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P809 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,319 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

sills floor chassis and brake pipes all very rusty and signs of metal fatigue advise to clean chaeck fully and wax oil to protect

Fail 24 Jul 2009 94,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

sills floor chassis and brake pipes all very rusty and signs of metal fatigue advise to clean chaeck fully and wax oil to protect

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dry and rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle and slight metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills

Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,001 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dry and rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle and slight metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,304 miles

dry and rusty throughout the vehicles chassi, body,fuel pipes and brake pipes needs cleaning and greasing

Fail 13 Aug 2007

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

very scally and dry rusty in some places on chassi and floor

Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamps poor beam intensity

centre handbrake cable rusty

n/s/f ferrules rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamps poor beam intensity

centre handbrake cable rusty

n/s/f ferrules rusty

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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P809 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P809 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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P809 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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