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R996 ECR

1998 Peugeot 405

Blue Lpg 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 40598,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ECR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 176,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 176,898 miles

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

adjustabel steering colun is geeting toi have excees play

nsr trye inner edge at 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2006 151,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 151,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Movement On the Main Lighting/Wiper control Switch

N/S Front Tyre Worn To 2.5mm

O/S Rear Tyre Worn To 2mm.

Wear On Front Brake Discs N/S and O/S.

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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R996 ECR is a 1998 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,419 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 R996 ECR, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R996 ECR registered?

R996 ECR is a 1998 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R996 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 ECR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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