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P405 LNF

1996 Peugeot 405

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 LNF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,444 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror missing

rear bumper missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,444 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror missing

rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,367 miles

both no.plate lamps dim

high level brake light notworking

n/s mirror missing

o/s/front chassis rusting

Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

both no.plate lamps dim

high level brake light notworking

n/s mirror missing

o/s/front chassis rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,115 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,115 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,124 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,317 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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P405 LNF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P405 LNF, 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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P405 LNF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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