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P494 BCW

1997 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 BCW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 125,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 100,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2006 93,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P494 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P494 BCW, 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 P494 BCW registered?

P494 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P494 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 BCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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