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P816 YPE

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

210,007 mi
Last recorded210,007 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 YPE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 210,007 miles

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to radiator support x2 areas

Fail 22 Oct 2025 210,007 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to nearside rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate balljoint situated in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam inner (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

radiator support corroded x2 areas

Pass 14 Nov 2024 207,566 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 207,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to radiator support

Pass 16 Nov 2023 204,230 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 204,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting- footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 199,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer separate small gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear x2 tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2022 199,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer separate small gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing lower seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front some corrosion at innerwing seam,unprescribed area

Rear x2 tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 195,880 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small separate outer gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner joint,some play

Offside Front Upper some corrosion to inner wing seam,non prescribed area

Offside Rear door cant be opened from inside

Rear some perishing to rear tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 195,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at box section/inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear some perishing to rear tyres

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floorpan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small separate outer gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner joint,some play

Offside Front Upper some corrosion to inner wing seam,non prescribed area

Offside Rear door cant be opened from inside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 192,929 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mount areas on floorpans/box sections and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both brake pipes swollen

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside some play in steering rack inner joint,inner joint gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light perishing to all four tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2020 192,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured mounting bolt to hub carrier,pinchbolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mount areas on floorpans/box sections and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both brake pipes swollen

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside some play in steering rack inner joint,inner joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light perishing to all four tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2019 191,002 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 191,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Towbar attachment insecure bolt insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 187,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2018 187,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND FIXING BADLY RUSTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 185,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 178,458 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 178,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 172,660 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 172,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 164,801 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side walls

Fail 28 Apr 2014 164,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 1 May 2013 158,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 158,206 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 148,237 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 148,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 142,271 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 142,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,701 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 137,699 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,159 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 131,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,957 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,077 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 112,201 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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P816 YPE is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P816 YPE, 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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P816 YPE is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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