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N755 ACH

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,593 mi
Last recorded194,593 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN755 ACH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 194,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 194,476 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 191,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 175,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 175,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 170,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,530 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 169,527 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 167,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 164,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 164,856 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 162,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 160,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 156,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 152,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 148,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 148,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 143,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 136,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N755 ACH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N755 ACH, 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 N755 ACH registered?

N755 ACH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N755 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N755 ACH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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