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P820 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 94,456 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air line cracks in tyre side walls

front number plate split

oil leak around engine

unable to check rear seat belts fully because of child seat fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,433 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel leak on inline filter

earth strap from exhaust to body broken

load sensing valve partially seized

oil leak from gearbox seal n/s

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,698 miles

exhaust corroding at back box join.

heat shield on cat loose and rattling.

slight separation on o/s and n/sd wishbone rear bushes.

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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P820 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P820 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 P820 GHL registered?

P820 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P820 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 GHL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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