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P507 NLU

1997 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 NLU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,734 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front cross member rusting and in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front cross member rusting and in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,171 miles

front croos member rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,287 miles

Oil leak ()

front cross member/radiator support rusted

n/s headlight pattern poor

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,170 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front cross member/radiator support rusted

n/s headlight pattern poor

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front cross member corroded

front discs corroded

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,312 miles

oil leaks

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 11 Feb 2015 105,312 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil leaks

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,510 miles

front tyres wearing low

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 101,403 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front tyres wearing low

o/s door check strap broken

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,797 miles

front discs corroded

front pads appear low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,022 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s rear shock absorber bottom bush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

corrosion on front main crossmember under radiator, and on front chassis rails under front floor

heavey corrosion on all steering, suspension, and braking componants

heavey corrosion on tow bar bracket

movement in front top strut mountings

tailgate damaged

test was conducted whilst the underside of the vehicle is wet and muddy

windscreen stonechiped

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,065 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,652 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

centre front chassis rail rusty

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty

front number plate cracked early replacement advised

offside front brake hose perishing

radiator corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence of leak from radiator

front cross member corroded

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f wheel trim missing

slight leak from gearbox

stone chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 78,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,894 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 73,792 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NLU is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P507 NLU, 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 P507 NLU registered?

P507 NLU is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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