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N791 JHT

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,756 mi
Last recorded154,756 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 JHT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 154,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge down to legal limit

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 6 Nov 2009 154,756 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge down to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2008 146,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

damage to windscreen but not within swept areas

rear brake compensating spring corroded but not not excessivly

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe due to corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2008 146,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rear brake compensating spring corroded but not not excessivly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 138,320 miles

nsr brake hose slightly deteriorated

nsr brake slightly binding

os headlamp has a crack in lense

Fail 5 Nov 2007 138,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr brake hose slightly deteriorated

nsr brake slightly binding

os headlamp has a crack in lense

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,989 miles

damage to ns of windscreen but not encroaching swept area

nsr brake binding slightly

os head lamp cracked but not affecting beam pattern

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

osr and nsr brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2006 126,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to ns of windscreen but not encroaching swept area

nsr brake binding slightly

os headlamp cracked but not affecting beam pattern

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2005 116,832 miles

damage to top ns corner but not in swept area

osf and nsf strut tops worn slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2005 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

damage to ns top corner of windscreen but not in swept area

osf and nsf strut tops worn slightly

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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N791 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N791 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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N791 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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