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P809 RUC

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 RUC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 140,727 miles

Front floor/chassis rails show corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear brake performance reading low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,510 miles

nearside front floor chassis rail shows corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 124,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 118,721 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 85,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,315 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,775 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2005 63,251 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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P809 RUC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P809 RUC, 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 P809 RUC registered?

P809 RUC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P809 RUC safe to buy?

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