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N788 FSJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,884 mi
Last recorded100,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 FSJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,884 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 100,883 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2007 97,033 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 97,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,819 miles

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

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

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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N788 FSJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N788 FSJ, 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 N788 FSJ registered?

N788 FSJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N788 FSJ safe to buy?

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