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P456 MEH

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,038 mi
Last recorded146,038 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 MEH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2009 146,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

drive belt noisy

Fail 30 Jan 2008 136,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

drive belt pulley noisy

nearside and offside front plastic mudguards insecure

offside rear door wont open

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

drive belt pulley noisy

nearside and offside front plastic mudguards insecure

offside rear door wont open

Pass 22 Jan 2007 127,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 113,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r seat missing when tested

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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P456 MEH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver 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 P456 MEH, 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 P456 MEH registered?

P456 MEH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P456 MEH safe to buy?

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