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P636 AEP

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 AEP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,016 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,016 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 109,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 102,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,501 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

brake fluid low

slight fluid leak from power steering piston

small cracks appearing in o/s front flexible hose

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,884 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 84,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,244 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 80,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front no plate

radiator

Fail 24 Nov 2005 76,738 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

front no plate

Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,738 miles

coolant leaking

front no plate

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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P636 AEP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P636 AEP, 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 P636 AEP registered?

P636 AEP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P636 AEP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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