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N897 XVV

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,077 mi
Last recorded267,077 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 XVV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 267,077 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,707 miles

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

O/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Pass 8 Feb 2008 242,821 miles

Both front wiper blades just starting to split

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

O/S/F headlamp cracked

Oil leak from underside of car and under bonnet

Fail 4 Feb 2008 242,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery light illuminated

Both front wiper blades just starting to split

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F headlamp cracked

Oil leak from underside of car and under bonnet

Slight inbalance of front and rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2007 216,838 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 216,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 197,096 miles

Front registration is slightly cracked.

Rear registration plate is deteriorating.

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2006 197,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight crack in front registration plate.

oil leak

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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N897 XVV is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N897 XVV, 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 N897 XVV registered?

N897 XVV is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N897 XVV safe to buy?

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