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P492 DAJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,934 mi
Last recorded18,934 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 DAJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 180,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 180,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 178,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 173,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 173,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 163,937 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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P492 DAJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P492 DAJ, 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 P492 DAJ registered?

P492 DAJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P492 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 DAJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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