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P171 MVU

1997 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,840 mi
Last recorded159,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 MVU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2011 159,840 miles

airbag warning light on

front inner brake discs scored and corroded

front inner brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2010 153,153 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 146,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 139,826 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge on limit

rear number plate becoming discolured

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 24 Apr 2007 130,130 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 123,068 miles

both front lower arms inner bushes becoming worn

n\s headlamp reflector becoming corroded

slight brake bind to n\s\r

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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P171 MVU is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P171 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P171 MVU registered?

P171 MVU is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P171 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 MVU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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