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N861 FWL

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,905 mi
Last recorded125,905 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 FWL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 125,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 124,559 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 124,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 117,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 117,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N861 FWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N861 FWL, 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 N861 FWL registered?

N861 FWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N861 FWL safe to buy?

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