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P797 MBH

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,249 mi
Last recorded218,249 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 MBH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 218,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 206,540 miles

Oil leak

front fog lamps not working

Fail 9 Aug 2010 206,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lamps not working

Fail 11 Aug 2009 201,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 201,132 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 194,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 176,870 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 176,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 169,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 169,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake disc's corroded

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

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

Spare tyre is deflated

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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P797 MBH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P797 MBH, 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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P797 MBH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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