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P438 PRO

1997 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

250,496 mi
Last recorded250,496 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 PRO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 250,496 miles

Brake pipes waxoiled

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 250,496 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes waxoiled

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2011 234,954 miles

Corrosion to front suspension cross member prescribed area (rear fixing points ). not considered to be excessive.

Front brake discs worn, not considered to be insecure or seriously weakened.

Metal brake pipes coated in oil/grease.

Off side front inner wing corroding, not considered to be excessive.

Play in Rear shock absorber bushes, not considered to be excessive.

Rear tyre walls deteriorating.no re-inforcment visible.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 234,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to front suspension cross member prescribed area (rear fixing points ). not considered to be excessive.

Front brake discs worn, not considered to be insecure or seriously weakened.

Metal brake pipes coated in oil/grease.

Off side front inner wing corroding, not considered to be excessive.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in Rear shock absorber bushes, not considered to be excessive.

Rear exhaust support rubbers deteriorated, but are still supporting at time of test

Rear tyre walls deteriorating.no re-inforcment visible.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 218,962 miles

Air-bag light on!

Rear number plate condition deteriorated, still legible!.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 218,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Air-bag light on!

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 197,662 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 197,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 175,211 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 175,211 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 156,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 153,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 153,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

oil leak

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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P438 PRO is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 P438 PRO, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P438 PRO registered?

P438 PRO is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P438 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 PRO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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