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N977 JEU

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 JEU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 147,072 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front damage to vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2007 147,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front of vehicle damaged

tow bar wires damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 133,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot struts 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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N977 JEU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N977 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N977 JEU registered?

N977 JEU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N977 JEU safe to buy?

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