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P728 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

212,391 mi
Last recorded212,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2016 212,391 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill badly (5.2.6)

both front outer sills slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear lower wheel arch/doorstep slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

nearside front inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside headlamp requires attention soon

nearside rear inner flitch corroded not prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill panel corroded not perscribed

offside centre chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

rear floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

rear seats folded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Aug 2015 209,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 209,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 205,541 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

accelerator pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

both rear inner doorstep areas slightly corroded

both wipers slightly smearing screen

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2014 205,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

accelerator anti slip missing

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

several stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 201,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 201,056 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

head lamp output on limit

offside front top shockjer bearing starting to sieze

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate discoloured requires replacing soon

Pass 26 Jul 2012 192,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accelerator anti-slip rubber missing

battery insecure

boot door slighty damaged

gearbox mount bush contaminated by oil

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

stone chip in windscreen

water leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 185,356 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

several stonechips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2011 185,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

several chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 180,709 miles

air bag light on

offside centre and rear outersill slightly corroded

oil leak

rear suspension siezed and requires attention a.s.a.p

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2010 180,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear suspension siezed requires attention a.s.a.p

several stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 173,107 miles

air bag light on

both rear sandwich bushes require replacing soon

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside inner cv gaitor split

oil leak

several stonechips in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2009 173,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner cv gaitor split

several stonechips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2008 162,687 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front back wishbone bushes have slight play

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 25 Jul 2007 148,482 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

handbrake travel requires further attention soon

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear number plate light dim

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2007 148,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 20 Jul 2006 134,240 miles

nearside rear torsion bar bracket filled with rubber silicone

Fail 17 Jul 2006 134,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P728 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P728 GHL, 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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P728 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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