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P386 MLK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 MLK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 155,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,105 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 134,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 126,802 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leaks on engine and gear box

scratches and dents on bodywork

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

very slight movement in n/s/f ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2009 126,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leaks on engine and gear box

scratches and dents on bodywork

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

very slight movement in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,662 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 115,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,708 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,708 miles

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

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

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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P386 MLK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P386 MLK, 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 P386 MLK registered?

P386 MLK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P386 MLK safe to buy?

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