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P789 OGP

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 OGP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front cross-member is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake effort slightly lower than expected

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,632 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has a very slight binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,632 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has a very slight binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly rusty on the inner face

Offside Front brake has a very slight binding

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,521 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,379 miles

Both wipers are split

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,959 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,372 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,521 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,782 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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P789 OGP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P789 OGP, 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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P789 OGP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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