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P47 HWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 HWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,787 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,490 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,488 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight fraying of handbrake cable

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,305 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,345 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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P47 HWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P47 HWA, 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 P47 HWA registered?

P47 HWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P47 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 HWA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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