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N739 YVC

1996 Peugeot 405

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 YVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 4 Nov 2006 75,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine oil leaks slight exhaust blows centre section front pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,461 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service 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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N739 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N739 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 N739 YVC registered?

N739 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N739 YVC safe to buy?

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