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P550 TFE

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 TFE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 124,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear steel brake pipe over fuel tank

timing belt??

Pass 13 Aug 2010 120,856 miles

corrosion on front brake discs offside disc pitted

corrosion on rear steel brake pipe over fuel tank

spare tyre perished

surface cracking on all flexi brake hoses

timing belt??

Pass 24 Jul 2009 117,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front brake discs.

headlamp reflectors de laminating.

spare tyre perished.

surface perishing on rear flexible brake hoses.

timing belt.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 115,662 miles

front brake discs worn

no anti slip on accelerator pedal

offside front wiper split at ends but effectively clears screen

when was timing belt changed?????

Fail 8 Aug 2008 115,662 miles

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

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

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

exhaust center section heavily corroded. front section corroded at joint to center slight blow

front brake discs worn

no anti slip on accelerator pedal

offside front wiper split at ends but effectively clears screen

when was timing belt changed?????

Pass 9 Jul 2007 114,278 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

headlamp reflectors de laminating

surface perishing on offside and nearside rear flexible brake hoses.surface perishing on offside front flexible brake hose.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 111,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P550 TFE is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P550 TFE, 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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P550 TFE is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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