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P305 KNE

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,620 mi
Last recorded197,620 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 KNE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 197,620 miles

brake fluid low (topped up)

headlamps tested on 2

lift in both front suspension struts

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre perrished

oil leak (damp)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 195,420 miles

Brake load valve return spring broken

Oil leak

Slight play in the offside front lower arm rear bush

Slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Unable to open boot, boot floor checked through rear seats

Fail 27 Feb 2017 195,420 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load valve return spring broken

Oil leak

Slight play in the offside front lower arm rear bush

Slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Unable to open boot, boot floor checked through rear seats

Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,828 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 191,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 190,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

oily residue on injection pump

Fail 24 Feb 2015 190,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

oily residue on injection pump

Pass 7 Feb 2014 189,162 miles

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

damp stain on o/s/f brake caliper

rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Fail 6 Feb 2014 189,162 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

damp stain on o/s/f brake caliper

rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Fail 8 Feb 2013 188,014 miles

Drive belt perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 188,014 miles

Drive belt perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 184,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f disc shows signs of getting hot

power steering rack ram damp

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2011 184,449 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust

o/s/f disc shows signs of getting hot

power steering rack ram damp

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Nov 2010 182,826 miles

Both headlamp reflectors faded

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drive belt starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2009 180,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 176,604 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs badly worn

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

play in offside front wheel bearing

slight movement in steering colomn top bush

Pass 19 Jul 2007 175,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 175,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 170,813 miles

Rear tyres low and wearing on inner edges.

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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P305 KNE is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P305 KNE, 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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P305 KNE is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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