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N779 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

218,378 mi
Last recorded218,378 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 218,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 208,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 200,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 200,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 190,723 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2012 190,723 miles

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 176,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 19 Sep 2011 176,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Dec 2010 165,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

light surface scratches on windsreen zone b

osr tyre showing slight signs of wear

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Dec 2010 165,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

light surface scratches on windsreen zone b

osr tyre showing slight signs of wear

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,257 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear facesing subframe bushes on rear are perished and have slight play in them

front wipers are split

nsf inner cv boot split

osf indicater lens is broken no white light showing

slight brake imbalance to osr

slight play in drivers seat runners

Fail 2 Dec 2009 152,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear facesing subframe bushes on rear are perished and have slight play in them

front wipers are split

nsf inner cv boot split

osf indicater lens is broken no white light showing

slight brake imbalance to osr

slight play in drivers seat runners

Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 124,361 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 111,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 110,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil dampness to engine

Pass 12 Dec 2005 100,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2005 100,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

oil leak

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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N779 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N779 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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N779 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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