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N697 WOD

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,305 mi
Last recorded213,305 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 WOD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 213,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 213,304 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 206,611 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2010 192,117 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 11 May 2010 192,117 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 7 May 2009 181,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips in screen

nearside front inner wing corrosion

offside rear tyre wall

Pass 9 May 2008 172,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 172,593 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 164,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2007 164,469 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 154,944 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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N697 WOD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N697 WOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N697 WOD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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