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P815 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,260 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 77,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,477 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,891 miles

front brake discs poor

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 74,891 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,033 miles

near side tyre hae very slight damage on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,138 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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P815 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P815 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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What year was P815 GHL registered?

P815 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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