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N774 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,627 mi
Last recorded216,627 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN774 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 216,627 miles

damage to nearside rear and clips exposed

hand brake cables poor condition

major oil leak

rear number plate faided

roughness in steering rack

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Dec 2007 216,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to nearside rear and clips exposed

front brake pads look low

hand brake cables poor condition

major oil leak

rear number plate faided

roughness in steering rack

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Nov 2006 187,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 187,989 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

battery light staying on

brake pedal anti slip worn

rear number plate discoloured

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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N774 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N774 CET, 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 N774 CET registered?

N774 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N774 CET safe to buy?

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