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P161 HMM

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

195,909 mi
Last recorded195,909 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 HMM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2008 195,909 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 188,895 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track rod end gaiters splitting

high level brake light inop

long travel on foot brake

number plate lights dim

offside front headlight aim slightly high

Fail 19 Nov 2007 188,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 180,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 180,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P161 HMM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P161 HMM, 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 P161 HMM registered?

P161 HMM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P161 HMM safe to buy?

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