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N793 JRO

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

241,655 mi
Last recorded241,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 JRO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 241,655 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 238,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 235,412 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

rad in poor condition

slight noise n/s rear hub

Pass 25 Apr 2012 230,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 217,611 miles

slight noise n/s rear bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 206,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 195,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 190,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 185,634 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 185,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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N793 JRO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N793 JRO, 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 N793 JRO registered?

N793 JRO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N793 JRO safe to buy?

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