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P226 UWR

1997 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,667 mi
Last recorded216,667 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 UWR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 216,667 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 216,635 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air bag light on

o/s/r door will not open

slight leak on n/s/f cv boot

tailgate struts not operational

Pass 28 Sep 2006 205,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 205,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front wing mirror damaged

offside rear door does not open from inside or outside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2005 187,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 187,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P226 UWR is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P226 UWR, 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 P226 UWR registered?

P226 UWR is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P226 UWR safe to buy?

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