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P238 PGH

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,499 miles

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

offside door mirror cover loose

Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside door mirror cover loose

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,499 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside door mirror cover loose

offside front interior door handle difficault to open door

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

number plate lights dim

offside door mirror cover loose

offside front interior door handle difficault to open door

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 59,497 miles

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 59,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,499 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 59,499 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SECTIONS ON 1'6 MM TREAD DEPTH MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2009 59,499 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SECTIONS ON 1'6 MM TREAD DEPTH MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,499 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 59,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PGH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PGH, 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 PGH registered?

P238 PGH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P238 PGH shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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