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P238 LLF

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,750 mi
Last recorded184,750 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 LLF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2010 184,750 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

exhaust in poor condition at rear joint.

fuel tank and filler pipe stained but no apparent leaks:- keep in check.

nearside headlamp glass cracked.

parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 184,750 miles

engine oil leak.

exhaust in poor condition at rear joint.

fuel tank and filler pipe stained but no apparent leaks:- keep in check.

nearside headlamp glass cracked.

parking brake lever travel will need attention soon.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 164,801 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 146,354 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 146,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 120,622 miles

front discs rusty and may soon need attension

n/side rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

rear axle radius arm bearings starting to wear

rear axle rusty

rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

rear o/side brake pipe showing signs of rust

Pass 4 Oct 2006 119,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 119,083 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P238 LLF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P238 LLF, 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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What year was P238 LLF registered?

P238 LLF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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