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P241 CEG

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,128 mi
Last recorded183,128 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 CEG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 183,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 182,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 159,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 145,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 145,465 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 132,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 132,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,687 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 122,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm(1.6mm legal limit)

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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P241 CEG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P241 CEG, 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 P241 CEG registered?

P241 CEG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P241 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 CEG shows 9 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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