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P808 MFA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 MFA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 101,943 miles

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 22 May 2014 101,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre heavily worn on egdes recommend replacement

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 3 May 2013 98,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 94,190 miles

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

off side front brake slight drag

Pass 14 May 2011 88,305 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2010 77,119 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 76,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 66,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2009 66,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,289 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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P808 MFA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P808 MFA, 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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P808 MFA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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