MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
diesel around area of diesel but not leaking at time of test
number plate lights dim
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P286 TFW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P286 TFW, 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 P286 TFW registered?
P286 TFW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 September 1996.
Is P286 TFW safe to buy?
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