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P542 BJM

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,225 mi
Last recorded122,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 BJM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010
Pass 5 May 2009 110,032 miles

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2009 110,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 107,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 101,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P542 BJM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P542 BJM, 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 P542 BJM registered?

P542 BJM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P542 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 BJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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