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P506 YPJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 YPJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers front tyre perished

oil leaking from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2014 108,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers front tyre perished

oil leaking from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers rear tyre tread

Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers rear tyre tread

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chips in windscreen

drivers front tyre wearing edges

power steering belt perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,217 miles

chips in windscreen

drivers front tyre wearing edges

power steering belt perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 99,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 91,526 miles

front brake pads worn generally low

Fail 29 Oct 2007 90,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low, dampness at nearside rear back plate area

front brake pads worn generally low

Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,354 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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P506 YPJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P506 YPJ, 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 P506 YPJ registered?

P506 YPJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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