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P637 HYD

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,006 mi
Last recorded190,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 HYD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 190,006 miles

Both front brakes hoses starting to perish

Offside front brake disc scored

Rear parts of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2010 179,517 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 179,517 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 174,618 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 174,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 166,351 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 166,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 166,351 miles

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 28 Sep 2007 152,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 140,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 128,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 128,706 miles

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

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

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

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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P637 HYD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P637 HYD, 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 P637 HYD registered?

P637 HYD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P637 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P637 HYD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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