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P705 EVP

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 EVP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 152,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes are heavily undersealed

underside of car undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2013 152,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes are heavily undersealed

underside of car undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 134,232 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,614 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,224 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 103,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 103,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 93,463 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,227 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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P705 EVP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P705 EVP, 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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How do I check the history of P705 EVP?

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What year was P705 EVP registered?

P705 EVP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P705 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 EVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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