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P278 MVC

1996 Peugeot Partner

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot Partner132,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 MVC
MakePeugeot
ModelPartner
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 147,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 143,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 134,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 125,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 117,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 109,339 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 109,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,780 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Partner?

Based on 2,759,357 MOT tests across 244,116 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
244,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,295
Stop lamp not working 52,829
Registration plate lamp not working 47,026
position lamp(s) not working 39,083
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,748
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P278 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot Partner in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot Partner models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 132,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Partner fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 MVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Partner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot Partner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P278 MVC registered?

P278 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot Partner, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P278 MVC safe to buy?

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