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P114 GKU

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 GKU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 161,521 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 161,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to la (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 152,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 152,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 144,329 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edge.

Power steering rack damp with oil.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 144,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edge.

Power steering rack damp with oil.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,731 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 133,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,687 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion - sills - front chassis legs

engine noise

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Oct 2012 119,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pas warning wires not connected

corrosion inc sills,front chassis,metal brake pipes etc

many area's damage both sills

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,999 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

brake pas warning wires not connected

corrosion inc sills,front chassis,metal brake pipes etc

many area's damage both sills

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,259 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 112,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,470 miles

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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P114 GKU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P114 GKU, 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 P114 GKU registered?

P114 GKU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P114 GKU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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