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P709 BPC

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,941 mi
Last recorded115,941 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 BPC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,193 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 115,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,863 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes 17%

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front pads and discs worn

Rear subframe mounting bushes weak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,714 miles

front suspension bushes starting to split from housing

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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P709 BPC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P709 BPC, 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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P709 BPC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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