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N894 XVR

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,306 mi
Last recorded229,306 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 XVR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 229,306 miles

play in os wishbone bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 219,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 211,309 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 211,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 201,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 191,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 182,284 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 178,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 178,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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N894 XVR is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N894 XVR, 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 N894 XVR registered?

N894 XVR is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N894 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 XVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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