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P249 XFC

1997 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,065 mi
Last recorded207,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 XFC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 207,065 miles

Front No plate cracked.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 207,065 miles

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

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

Front No plate cracked.

O/S/F brake binding.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 207,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has slight surface scratching.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 207,065 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has slight surface scratching.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 207,065 miles

Front No p[ate cracked.

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

Windscreen has slight surface scratching.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 207,065 miles

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside or inside vehicle.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 207,065 miles

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

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

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside or inside vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 207,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 205,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 198,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 198,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P249 XFC is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P249 XFC, 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 P249 XFC registered?

P249 XFC is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P249 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 XFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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