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M400 APE

2004 Noble M400

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,550 mi
Last recorded35,550 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Noble M40025,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 APE
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 30,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 23,250 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slighty perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit

Offside Front Tyre slighty perished

Unable to fully inspect underneath due to alloy covers

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 20,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,986 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 18 Mar 2009 8,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Noble M400?

Based on 2,215 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27
Headlamp aim too high 23
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M400 APE is a 2004 Noble M400 in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 25,102 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 Noble M400 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M400 APE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Noble M400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M400 APE registered?

M400 APE is a 2004 Noble M400, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is M400 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 APE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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