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P202 LJB

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 LJB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 158,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor starting to corrode

front and rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2013 156,581 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to underside rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2013 156,581 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to underside rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 154,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyresd worn on inner edges

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 153,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Discs Have Slight Corrosion

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator very corroded at the bottom

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Slight Corrosion To N/S Outer Sill

Fail 21 Oct 2011 153,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Discs Have Slight Corrosion

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Radiator very corroded at the bottom

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Slight Corrosion To N/S Outer Sill

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 151,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion To Inner Sides.

Genral Perrishing To All Suspension Bushes.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 149,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear suspension bushes slight perrishing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 148,085 miles

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

O/S Door mirror has a slighty loose backing

Radiator in poor condition.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 146,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shocks getting weak

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

radiator starting to break up

Pass 15 Oct 2007 146,033 miles

all shocks getting weak

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

radiator starting to break up

Pass 17 Oct 2006 143,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 143,703 miles

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

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

N/S/F Fog light inop[

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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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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P202 LJB is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P202 LJB, 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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P202 LJB is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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