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N740 JHT

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,729 mi
Last recorded93,729 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 JHT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 93,729 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak

both front inner disc poor condition

four wheel trims

Pass 26 Apr 2014 185,557 miles

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

four wheel trims

Pass 4 May 2013 178,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 168,786 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 160,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 153,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 152,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Pass 2 May 2009 145,915 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUT SIDE EDGE

Pass 6 May 2008 134,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 120,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 108,469 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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N740 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N740 JHT, 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 N740 JHT registered?

N740 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N740 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 JHT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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