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N796 OHM

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 OHM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 130,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn - advise new discs and pads

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

offside front brake hose perishing

rear bush in nearside front lower arm partially unbonded

rear exhaust weakening

Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,713 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

slight play in offside front lower arm front bush

Fail 11 Aug 2009 127,713 miles

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

offside front brake hose perishing

slight play in offside front lower arm front bush

Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,677 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 121,911 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 121,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

road tax expired †slight perishing on offside front brake hose †offside rear tyre bald edges, ok for mot but advise replacement

Fail 26 Jul 2006 114,450 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose slightly perished, ok for mot

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,450 miles

offside front brake hose slightly perished, ok for mot

Pass 2 Aug 2005 107,554 miles

TAX EXPIRED † † †slight leak from offside front shock absorber, ok for mot

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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N796 OHM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N796 OHM, 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 N796 OHM registered?

N796 OHM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is N796 OHM safe to buy?

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