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N989 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,244 mi
Last recorded169,244 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 169,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 167,003 miles

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 22 May 2014 163,403 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 163,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 159,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 155,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 155,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 150,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 144,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 139,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 132,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 126,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 119,897 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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N989 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N989 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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What year was N989 EWA registered?

N989 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N989 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 EWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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