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N787 PAC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 PAC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 109,465 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 109,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 104,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 104,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,395 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre 1mm outer edge

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

Offside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp stone chip (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear parking brake sticking

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp stone chip (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,437 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,356 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s inner drive shaft clip loose

o/s/f bottom hose fouling on auxillary belt pulley

Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,349 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s inner drive shaft clip loose

o/s/f bottom hose fouling on auxillary belt pulley

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 79,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,430 miles

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

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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N787 PAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N787 PAC, 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 N787 PAC registered?

N787 PAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N787 PAC safe to buy?

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