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P548 TJV

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,079 mi
Last recorded176,079 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 TJV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 176,079 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 165,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 156,126 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both headlight lens slightly distorted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 156,118 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both headlight lens slightly distorted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 150,533 miles

headlights only just bright anough

Pass 9 Oct 2008 146,437 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 141,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 134,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 127,699 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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P548 TJV is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P548 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 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 P548 TJV registered?

P548 TJV is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P548 TJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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