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N846 JHT

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 JHT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 87,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,173 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,173 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,810 miles

headlamps poor pattern

wipers split

Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamps poor pattern

wipers split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,675 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,175 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N846 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N846 JHT, 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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N846 JHT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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