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P196 GMG

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 GMG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,242 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 126,242 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,276 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 112,486 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front seatbelt slow too retract

Pass 1 May 2009 104,814 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 104,814 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 94,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,714 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,848 miles

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

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

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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P196 GMG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P196 GMG, 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 P196 GMG registered?

P196 GMG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P196 GMG safe to buy?

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