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P521 RBH

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,883 mi
Last recorded163,883 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 RBH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 163,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 161,160 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 161,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 156,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,802 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 151,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 140,532 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 133,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 125,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 125,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 118,180 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P521 RBH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P521 RBH, 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 P521 RBH registered?

P521 RBH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P521 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 RBH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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