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N852 LAM

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 LAM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,795 miles

Oil leak

Were to inner edge of O/S/R tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,037 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking offside front tyre on border line

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,131 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N852 LAM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N852 LAM, 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 N852 LAM registered?

N852 LAM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N852 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 LAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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