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P189 TDG

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,935 mi
Last recorded101,935 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 TDG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,935 miles

n/s headlamp lens cracked

n/s windscreen has a crack but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s headlamp lens cracked

n/s windscreen has a crack but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,931 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,931 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,247 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,824 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,813 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,582 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,502 miles

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

both headlamp reflectors dull †inner surfaces of both discs rusty †evidence of radiator leaking now dry

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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P189 TDG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P189 TDG, 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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P189 TDG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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