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P65 TBJ

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

230,658 mi
Last recorded230,658 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 TBJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 230,658 miles

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

air bag light on

front bumper damaged

rear head lining insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 230,658 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

front bumper damaged

rear head lining insecure

Pass 13 May 2010 225,429 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 May 2010 225,419 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 220,664 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 220,664 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 216,346 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 25 Jan 2008 216,345 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

air bag light stays on

Fail 26 Nov 2007 214,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 207,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 207,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2006 202,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2006 202,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spare tyre defective

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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P65 TBJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P65 TBJ, 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 P65 TBJ registered?

P65 TBJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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