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P517 NLU

1997 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

189,451 mi
Last recorded189,451 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 NLU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 189,451 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 180,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside mirror deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 174,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2005 167,289 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2005 167,289 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P517 NLU is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Red 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 P517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P517 NLU registered?

P517 NLU is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P517 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 NLU 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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