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P510 BCW

1997 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,201 mi
Last recorded205,201 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 BCW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 205,201 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine bay

Fail 23 Sep 2015 205,201 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak engine bay

Pass 7 Oct 2014 198,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear number plate lights are slightly dim

Fail 7 Oct 2014 198,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 189,509 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 189,331 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 181,245 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light is not working

n/s front fog light is not working

Fail 4 Oct 2012 181,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light is not working

n/s front fog light is not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 172,052 miles

The front brake discs are both wearing thin, are pitted and the inner contact faces are corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 172,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The front brake discs are both wearing thin, are pitted and the inner contact faces are corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 161,036 miles

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

front brake discs are pitted on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 151,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 150,952 miles

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

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

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,906 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,817 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 132,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 132,530 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 121,824 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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P510 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P510 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 P510 BCW registered?

P510 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P510 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 BCW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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