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P534 GEF

1997 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,738 mi
Last recorded207,738 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 GEF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 207,738 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 207,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 203,239 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 203,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 198,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

cracks in o/s mirror glass

front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 192,338 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 192,332 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 185,248 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 185,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 178,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 172,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 166,577 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 166,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 160,366 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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P534 GEF is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P534 GEF, 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 P534 GEF registered?

P534 GEF is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P534 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 GEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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