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N804 TPL

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,297 mi
Last recorded128,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 TPL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,297 miles

Brake efficiency just met

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 May 2016 128,297 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 119,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 103,683 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 95,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 88,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 82,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 65,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 57,066 miles
Fail 20 May 2007 56,940 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2006 50,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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N804 TPL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N804 TPL, 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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N804 TPL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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