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P176 WCN

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 WCN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,457 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 131,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,304 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f/ inner wing under bonnet

different size tyres between axles

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking and perishing

pinhole in n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 18 Jul 2006 121,297 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing under bonnet

different size tyres between axles

engine oil leak

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

pinhole in n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 17 Jul 2006 121,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P176 WCN is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green 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 P176 WCN, 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 P176 WCN registered?

P176 WCN is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P176 WCN safe to buy?

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