MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/side indicator lens broken
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/side indicator lens broken
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
corrosion on fuel pipes.
general corrosion starting though vehicle borderline in places.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advise child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Advise nearside rear door can not be opend from outside
Advise oil leak
Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle
Nearside front indicator lense missing
Nearside rear indicator lense broken
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak .
nearside front indicator lense missing .
nearside rear indicator lense broken .
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 RTL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 P171 RTL, 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 P171 RTL registered?
P171 RTL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P171 RTL safe to buy?
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