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N701 RJF

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 RJF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,691 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,575 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os wiper split slightly but clearing ok.

rear seats folded up rear seatbelts not checked.

slight earth fault rear lights with indicators.

steam clean under car for next mot.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 96,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight earth fault rear lights with hazards. osr tyre tread cracking slightly.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,040 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 79,896 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N701 RJF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N701 RJF, 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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What year was N701 RJF registered?

N701 RJF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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