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P357 VHO

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,994 mi
Last recorded66,994 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 VHO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,994 miles

both rear tyres rubber slightly perished

front number plate damaged but legible

offside front tyre rubber slightly perished

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres rubber slightly perished

front number plate damaged but legible

offside front tyre rubber slightly perished

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,980 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,906 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,199 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 57,753 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 57,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked but secure

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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P357 VHO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P357 VHO, 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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P357 VHO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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