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J555 ECL

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ECL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,180 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaking onto engine mounting and off side steering rack gaiter

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2007 103,976 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaking onto engine mounting and off side steering rack gaiter

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2006 98,194 miles

corrosion on near side rear brake disc

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2006 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on near side rear brake disc

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

rear number plate in poor condition

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,387 miles

nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

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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J555 ECL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J555 ECL, 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 J555 ECL registered?

J555 ECL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J555 ECL safe to buy?

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