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P811 RUC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,843 mi
Last recorded194,843 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 RUC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 194,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 188,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 182,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 182,285 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 179,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 175,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 165,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 156,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 122,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front and rear wheels not same size.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,175 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 114,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 93,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,549 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has kerbing damage

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 80,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P811 RUC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P811 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 P811 RUC registered?

P811 RUC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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