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P362 RGK

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,455 mi
Last recorded159,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 RGK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 159,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 159,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 147,969 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,196 miles

Both front flexies cracked

Corrosion starting in various places on vehicle body

O/S/F Anti-roll bar mounting bush perished

Rear flexies starting too crack

Wipers starting to striek

Fail 19 Sep 2008 139,196 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Both front flexies cracked

Corrosion starting in various places on vehicle body

O/S/F Anti-roll bar mounting bush perished

Rear flexies starting too crack

Wipers starting to striek

Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,768 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 129,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 123,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P362 RGK 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 62.5%.

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 P362 RGK, 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 P362 RGK registered?

P362 RGK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P362 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 RGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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