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P26 WCG

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,449 mi
Last recorded254,449 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 WCG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2011 254,449 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp disconnected only lens visable

Pass 6 Aug 2010 241,485 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills are a little rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2009 213,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sill inside the door shuts are quite rusty

high mounted stop lamp is not working but unable to see if light is wired up

n/s/f brake is binging on a little

o/s/r tyre is wearing low

slight corrosion to the o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2008 214,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 209,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 203,912 miles

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

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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P26 WCG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P26 WCG, 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 P26 WCG registered?

P26 WCG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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