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P221 HOJ

1997 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,469 mi
Last recorded175,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 HOJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 175,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 175,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 149,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 131,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 120,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 115,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,522 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osf mirror cover damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2008 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,346 miles

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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P221 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P221 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 P221 HOJ registered?

P221 HOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P221 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 HOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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