MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
hand brake support bracket broken
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear outersills rusted
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to o/s/f inner wing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
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P197 NLE is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1997 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 P197 NLE, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P197 NLE is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 3 March 1997.
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