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N839 PJD

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,377 mi
Last recorded197,377 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 PJD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 197,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both outer edges

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 21 May 2012 190,311 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

offside door mirror in poor condition but provides view to rear

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 190,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

offside door mirror in poor condition but provides view to rear

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 178,465 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 178,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 170,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 170,181 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 168,061 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 165,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 162,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of offside front brake hose pipe

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2007 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of offside front brake hose pipe

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wear to nearside rear tyre

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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N839 PJD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N839 PJD, 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 N839 PJD registered?

N839 PJD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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