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N73 WVJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 WVJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 160,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 160,028 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 148,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 145,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 145,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 142,762 miles

both front flexi brake hose metal tails into caliper corroded

both rear and intermediate exhaust pipes at joint corroded and verry minor blowing

Fail 7 Feb 2008 142,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front flexi brake hose metal tails into caliper corroded

both rear and intermediate exhaust pipes at joint corroded and verry minor blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2007 138,608 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 138,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and brakes lightly binding

n/s/r tyre, cut deep enough to show cord

o/s/f check strap insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 133,074 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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N73 WVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N73 WVJ, 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 N73 WVJ registered?

N73 WVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N73 WVJ safe to buy?

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