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N788 JHT

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 JHT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror cover broken

Fail 8 Jun 2010 126,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror cover broken

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,445 miles

offside door mirror partley missing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 122,434 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside door mirror partley missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 110,273 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 110,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHT, 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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N788 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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