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P716 DOJ

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,375 mi
Last recorded83,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 DOJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,375 miles

Idle speed higher than expected

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear lamp assembly damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,375 miles

Idle speed higher than expected

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear lamp assembly damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,314 miles

idle speed high

offside mirror poor

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

idle speed high

offside mirror poor

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,710 miles

Oil leak ()

both mirrors in poor condition

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

nearside rear light lens poor

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both mirrors in poor condition

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

nearside rear light lens poor

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,774 miles

Oil leak ()

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

nearside rear light lens poor

Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,772 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

nearside rear light lens poor

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,275 miles

offside rear light lens poor

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust at rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear light lens poor

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,326 miles

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak on underside, covering steering rack and PAS hoses

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak on underside, covering steering rack and PAS hoses

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,990 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades split

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,768 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth and split on edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,302 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes light tearing

headlamp beam images poor

light cracks on rear brake hoses

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,388 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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P716 DOJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P716 DOJ, 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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P716 DOJ is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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