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P530 TJV

1997 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

220,044 mi
Last recorded220,044 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 TJV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 220,044 miles

Both front inner wing ,OS outer sill and the OSR lower sill area weak with corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seat worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (3.5.1g)

NSR seatbelt catch cover missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 220,006 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured OS centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

Both front inner wing,OS outer sill and the OSR lower sill weak with corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Drivers seat worn

NSR seatbelt catch cover missing

Nearside Rear Seatbelt frayed

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 215,280 miles

Engine oil leak

NS and OS doorstep areas weak with corrosion

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSF chassis leg area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 215,256 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

NS and OS doorstep areas weak with corrosion

NSR tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSF chassis leg area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 208,184 miles

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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking to outer side walls

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 208,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking to outer side walls

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 200,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 200,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 192,557 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 192,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 184,486 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 179,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary drive belt perished

parking brake application uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2009 174,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 170,318 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 170,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 164,301 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 164,205 miles

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

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

deep cut in o/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Oct 2006 148,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 148,632 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear in n/s/front tyre

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 TJV is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P530 TJV, 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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P530 TJV is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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