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P833 OWW

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 OWW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,669 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,639 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 Mar 2012 74,788 miles

corrsion in prescribed areas.

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brakes show abrake imbalance 16%

most brake pipes corroded

nearside front wheel slight drag

offside rear brake flex ferruel's corroding

oil level below maximum

rear brakes show abrake imbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake flex ferruels corroded

corrsion in prescribed areas.

front brake discs heavily corroded

most brake pipes corroded

oil level below maximum

Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,974 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,497 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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P833 OWW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P833 OWW, 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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P833 OWW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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