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N984 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,389 mi
Last recorded176,389 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2017 176,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 157,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 142,510 miles

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f headlamp lens cracked

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2014 142,502 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 142,502 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 135,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2013 135,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 130,021 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 129,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 123,078 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 117,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 111,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 111,208 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 106,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 100,878 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,916 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 94,912 miles

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

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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N984 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N984 EWA, 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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N984 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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