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P690 CVJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,016 mi
Last recorded249,016 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 CVJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 249,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 236,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 236,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 223,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 211,071 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f padwear sensor wire broken

Pass 27 Jan 2006 192,804 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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P690 CVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P690 CVJ, 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 P690 CVJ registered?

P690 CVJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P690 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 CVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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