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N799 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,842 mi
Last recorded163,842 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 163,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 153,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,074 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 129,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 128,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 108,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 107,663 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2007 100,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 91,742 miles

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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N799 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver 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 N799 CET, 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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N799 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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