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N939 SPE

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,797 mi
Last recorded189,797 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 SPE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 189,797 miles

Offside Front drivers mirror tapped up at time of test

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 189,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers mirror tapped up at time of test

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 181,410 miles

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

o/s door mirror slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2015 181,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 28 Jan 2014 173,326 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 166,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 159,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 159,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 151,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 147,637 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 147,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 142,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 138,638 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 134,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 130,876 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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N939 SPE is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N939 SPE, 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 N939 SPE registered?

N939 SPE is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N939 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 SPE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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