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P549 DOM

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 DOM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,579 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 141,573 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 137,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 14 Dec 2010 132,642 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 132,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 112,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 107,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 107,146 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,348 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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P549 DOM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P549 DOM, 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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P549 DOM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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