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P791 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 144,925 miles

Accelerator pedal grip missing

Center exhaust baffles noisy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades have slight smeer

Light oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

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

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 139,585 miles

Light oil leak

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper split

accelerator pedal grip missing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 134,187 miles

h/lamp beam pattern close to limits

o/s/r h/brake reading close to limits

Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,742 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 129,627 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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)

auxillary belt cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,820 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 122,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all wiperblades splitting on corners

Pass 23 Jul 2008 114,971 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 114,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,797 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 100,073 miles

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

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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P791 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P791 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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What year was P791 GHL registered?

P791 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P791 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 GHL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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