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P242 GMS

1997 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,012 mi
Last recorded126,012 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 GMS
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 126,012 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

oil level low

Fail 12 May 2008 126,009 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

oil level low

Pass 21 Apr 2007 122,353 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 117,925 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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P242 GMS is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P242 GMS, 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 P242 GMS registered?

P242 GMS is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P242 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 GMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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