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N816 XRB

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,673 mi
Last recorded212,673 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 XRB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2010 212,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 212,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 203,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 203,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 196,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 196,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 187,357 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 187,357 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 179,117 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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N816 XRB is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey 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 N816 XRB, 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 N816 XRB registered?

N816 XRB is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N816 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N816 XRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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