CarVerify

Free Car Check

P129 DVP

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,249 mi
Last recorded159,249 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DVP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 159,249 miles

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

n/s mirror housing loose, but mirror secure

pin hole in n/s inner cv boot

spare tyre needs air

Pass 26 May 2015 156,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust getting rsty

front cross member getting rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 158,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 156,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member getting rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2012 154,295 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on - offside headlamp tilt inoperative

centr & rear exhaust sections deteriorated - temp repair been done

Fail 17 Apr 2012 154,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on - offside headlamp tilt inoperative

centr & rear exhaust sections deteriorated - temp repair been done

Pass 30 May 2011 152,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 152,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 145,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 137,884 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 137,882 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 132,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 132,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 126,883 miles

Oil leak

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
Full Peugeot 405 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P129 DVP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P129 DVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P129 DVP?

You can check the full history of P129 DVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P129 DVP registered?

P129 DVP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P129 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 DVP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P129 DVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P129 DVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.