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N991 OYX

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,248 mi
Last recorded187,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 OYX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 187,248 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 181,454 miles

Front wiper rubbers starting to split

Fail 3 Oct 2017 181,454 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 175,327 miles

Front both worn on outer edges

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner edge and cracking around sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

surface corrosion underneath front to rear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 171,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Sep 2015 171,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

srs light flashing on intermitant (does not stay on)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 162,901 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 158,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 153,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 153,988 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust rubber is perished/cracked.

nearside front and both rear flexible brake hoses are perished/cracked.

off side front and near side front bottom ball joint rubbers are split.

rear brake load compensator valve is corroded.

tyre valve cap missing from near side front tyre.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 153,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 153,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 152,093 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 152,093 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 151,706 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 151,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 147,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 136,694 miles

rear and near side front flexi brake hoses are perishing.

slight play found in near side front bottom ball joint.

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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N991 OYX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N991 OYX, 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 N991 OYX registered?

N991 OYX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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