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P205 MNV

1997 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

313,232 mi
Last recorded313,232 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 MNV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 313,232 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise o/s rear hub bearing

various places underside corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 309,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

font discs corroded inner edges.

front brake pads getting low?

slight noise o/s rear hub ?

varios places underside corroded.

wiper bldes started to split.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 309,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

font discs corroded inner edges.

front brake pads getting low?

slight noise o/s rear hub ?

varios places underside corroded.

wiper bldes started to split.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 305,810 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges. front brake pads low?

front chassis under floor pan surface corrossion, both sides.

small fuel leak fuel pump?

Fail 16 Aug 2010 305,808 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges. front brake pads low?

front chassis under floor pan surface corrossion, both sides.

small fuel leak fuel pump?

Pass 18 Aug 2009 302,066 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 302,062 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 297,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

small hole in o/s front headlamp

Pass 16 Aug 2007 293,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 293,923 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 287,850 miles

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

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear number plate disfiguring

Pass 27 Jul 2005 275,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 275,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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P205 MNV is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P205 MNV, 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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P205 MNV is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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