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P219 HOJ

1997 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

197,089 mi
Last recorded197,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 HOJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 197,089 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 183,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 171,549 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 171,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 159,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers over both front inner wings,not allowing full inspection.

near side door mirror cover insecure

near side front brake pad warning lead broken

noise on power steering belt ?

very slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 159,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Oil leak

covers over both front inner wings,not allowing full inspection.

near side door mirror cover insecure

near side front brake pad warning lead broken

noise on power steering belt ?

very slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 158,630 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front brake immbalance high

low brake effort on the nearside rear

nearside door mirror outer casing loose

nearside front brake pad warning wire fouling on inner wheel

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

unable to fully inspect brakes due to trims on wheels

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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P219 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P219 HOJ, 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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What year was P219 HOJ registered?

P219 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P219 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 HOJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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