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N720 OKG

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 OKG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 159,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,781 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 150,672 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 150,672 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 150,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 150,058 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 149,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 149,799 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,900 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 148,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 148,652 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 148,254 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 148,254 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 147,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 147,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 147,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 147,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 147,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 146,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 146,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 145,396 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 144,724 miles

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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N720 OKG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N720 OKG, 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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N720 OKG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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