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P250 RWK

1997 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 125,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 113,431 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 109,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 106,555 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 106,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 103,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 96,600 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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P250 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P250 RWK, 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 P250 RWK registered?

P250 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P250 RWK safe to buy?

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