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N817 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,027 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rail (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rail (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,522 miles

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

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

inside face of front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,522 miles

inside face of front discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 114,179 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2009 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 100,360 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 90,323 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 80,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 80,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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N817 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N817 EWA, 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 N817 EWA registered?

N817 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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