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P447 WTY

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,135 mi
Last recorded189,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 WTY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 189,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 189,135 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 176,823 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 176,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 166,087 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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P447 WTY is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P447 WTY, 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 P447 WTY registered?

P447 WTY is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P447 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 WTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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