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P656 BVJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 BVJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective rear tyre flat ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 71,967 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective rear tyre flat ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,175 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,915 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,658 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 17,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,713 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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P656 BVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P656 BVJ, 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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P656 BVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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