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P168 NKY

1997 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 NKY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,190 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

light scratching on windscreen

radiator deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,326 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 123,326 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 121,395 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 121,395 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,415 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front brake slightly sticking when rotated

Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,888 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 114,606 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 114,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 112,876 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 112,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P168 NKY is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 P168 NKY, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P168 NKY registered?

P168 NKY is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P168 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 NKY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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