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P175 VWL

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

268,269 mi
Last recorded268,269 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 VWL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2010 268,269 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f inner track rod end slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 261,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 237,377 miles

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

advanced wear n/s of power steering rack.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 217,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 194,402 miles

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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P175 VWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P175 VWL, 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 P175 VWL registered?

P175 VWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P175 VWL safe to buy?

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