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P238 YTA

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,671 mi
Last recorded158,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 YTA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 158,671 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front wiper small split

Oil leak

Poly V belt perished

Fail 21 May 2012 158,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front wiper small split

Oil leak

Poly V belt perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 151,938 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 151,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2010 145,242 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 145,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 119,891 miles

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 25 Jul 2008 119,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 101,196 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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P238 YTA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P238 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

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

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