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N872 XAN

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

218,567 mi
Last recorded218,567 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 XAN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 218,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 218,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 204,811 miles

Coolant leak

Corroded in places

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 204,811 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Corroded in places

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 199,359 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 199,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 186,432 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 186,404 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 172,934 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 172,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 161,075 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 161,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 150,107 miles

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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N872 XAN is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N872 XAN, 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 N872 XAN registered?

N872 XAN is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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