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P82 GKU

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 GKU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 151,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

ns mirrow cracked

rear nplate delamanting

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 141,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 May 2008 141,179 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2007 126,159 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING

DENTS IN NEARSIDE DOORS AND BUMPER

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR FADING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH

SPARE TYRE FLAT

STONECHIP IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

Pass 11 Jan 2006 115,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 115,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P82 GKU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P82 GKU, 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 P82 GKU registered?

P82 GKU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P82 GKU safe to buy?

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