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N993 OYX

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 OYX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 113,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

rust blisters on sills and chassis

Pass 24 May 2011 110,643 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)

Oil leak

clutch stiff

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2011 110,643 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

clutch stiff

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2010 108,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rust blisters on chassis

wish bone front bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,295 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

rust blisters on chassis

Fail 20 Jul 2009 105,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

rust blisters on chassis

Pass 28 Jul 2008 100,546 miles

front brake hoses aged

rust blisters on rear of chassis

tow bar rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,546 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake hoses aged

rear number plate deteriorated

rust blisters on rear of chassis

tow bar rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,132 miles

o/s/f fog light u/s †rear no plate separating

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,331 miles

rear no plate separating †rear lights dimmimg slightly with hazards on †n/s/r door motor weak or partially seized †o/s/f outer c/v boot small clip weeping †n/s/r tyre 2mm †others 2.5 - 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2006 91,331 miles

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

rear no plate separating †rear lights dimmimg slightly with hazards on †n/s/r door motor weak or partially seized †o/s/f outer c/v boot small clip weeping †n/s/r tyre 2mm †others 2.5 - 3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2005 87,036 miles

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

rear of centre exhaust rusty †o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating †brake discs scruffy, pads poss low †small cut in tread o/s/f and o/s/r †all tyres=3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2005 87,036 miles

rear of centre exhaust rusty †o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating †brake discs scruffy, pads poss low †small cut in tread o/s/f and o/s/r †all tyres=3mm

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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N993 OYX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N993 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 N993 OYX registered?

N993 OYX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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