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P826 RNP

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,182 mi
Last recorded153,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 RNP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,182 miles

centre rear brake light not working

front pads worn

handbrake travel

nsr inner sill rusted

os mirror casing loose

rear exhaust box blowing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 153,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre rear brake light not working

front pads worn

handbrake travel

nsr inner sill rusted

os mirror casing loose

rear exhaust box blowing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 146,800 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light inop

front coils rusted

handbrake travel

movement in nsf suspension arm bushes

nsr door doesnt open

spare tyre bald

Pass 12 Oct 2010 135,320 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake flexis cracking

centre exhaust holed and blowing

engine coolant pipe rubbing pulley and leaking

movement in steering column

ns mirror glass cracked

nsf brake flexi cracking

osr brake binding

Fail 4 Oct 2010 135,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear brake flexis cracking

centre exhaust holed and blowing

engine coolant pipe rubbing pulley and leaking

movement in steering column

ns mirror glass cracked

nsf brake flexi cracking

osr brake binding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 122,937 miles

centre rear brake light not working

front brake flexis splitting

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 2 Nov 2009 122,885 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear brake light not working

front brake flexis splitting

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,019 miles

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

air bag light on

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

Fail 23 Oct 2008 112,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,005 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes staring to rust

nsf brake hose cracking

nsr tyre has slight bold spot

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 95,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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P826 RNP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P826 RNP, 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 P826 RNP registered?

P826 RNP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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