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P329 VFC

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 VFC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 147,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear suspension mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded badly

floor sills chassis inner wings all very rusty and weak

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,752 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all rusty

front tyres just legal

oil leaks

rear tyres just legal

Fail 3 Oct 2016 141,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis all rusty

front tyres just legal

oil leaks

rear tyres just legal

Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,403 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes rusty

floor sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

front inner wings very rusty and weak

oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2015 135,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes rusty

floor sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

front inner wings very rusty and weak

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,561 miles

brake pipe ferrules corroded

slight oil weep

Pass 2 Oct 2013 124,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,896 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,460 miles

brake discs rusty and worn

brake pipes rusty

freeplay in both rear radius arms

front subframe very rusty and weak

sills and floor very rusty and weak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty and worn

brake pipes rusty

freeplay in both rear radius arms

front subframe very rusty and weak

sills and floor very rusty and weak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,902 miles

both inner sills very rusty and weak

front cross member very rusty and weak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 102,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both inner sills very rusty and weak

front cross member very rusty and weak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,935 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres just legal

front number plate in very poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2008 97,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres just legal

front number plate in very poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 94,278 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 94,278 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 80,131 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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P329 VFC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P329 VFC, 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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P329 VFC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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