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P530 MLK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,549 mi
Last recorded147,549 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 MLK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 145,349 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 145,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Emissions not tested pipe broken (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

steering lock switch in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 141,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 141,262 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 135,526 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 125,314 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,301 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 121,068 miles

osr nsr tyres close to legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 8 Oct 2008 121,068 miles

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

osr nsr tyres close to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,433 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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P530 MLK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P530 MLK, 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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P530 MLK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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