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N835 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,761 mi
Last recorded177,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 177,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 172,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 167,602 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 167,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 161,881 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65R14H

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jun 2010 161,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65R14H

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2009 156,598 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2009 156,598 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 150,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 144,759 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 144,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 138,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 138,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 132,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 132,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N835 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N835 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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N835 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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