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P713 VCK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,602 mi
Last recorded223,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 VCK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 223,602 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 223,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 216,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 216,755 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 208,023 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 208,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 203,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 203,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 200,864 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight fuel leak on filler pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2006 195,158 miles

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

hand brake cables looking tired

Pass 3 Nov 2005 186,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 186,278 miles

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

advise - rear tyres well worn

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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P713 VCK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P713 VCK, 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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P713 VCK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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