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N901 VRW

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,967 mi
Last recorded130,967 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 VRW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 130,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 125,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,336 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 119,336 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,438 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear disc's have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2006 109,814 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED AND WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES.

N/S REAR TYRE IS WORN BADLY IN PLACES.

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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N901 VRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N901 VRW, 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 N901 VRW registered?

N901 VRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N901 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 VRW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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