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N729 YVC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,451 mi
Last recorded113,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 YVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall to cords but less than 25mm in length.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall to cords but less than 25mm in length.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,226 miles

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 103,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,428 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 94,423 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 90,516 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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N729 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N729 YVC, 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 N729 YVC registered?

N729 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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