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P507 BUJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,177 mi
Last recorded163,177 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 BUJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 163,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 154,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 150,008 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 144,035 miles

os tre...damp osr brake....screen

Fail 18 Mar 2008

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 136,166 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 120,636 miles

Rear 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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P507 BUJ 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 P507 BUJ, 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 P507 BUJ registered?

P507 BUJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P507 BUJ safe to buy?

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