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P855 BFP

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,038 mi
Last recorded265,038 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 BFP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 265,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 265,038 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 253,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 253,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 240,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

long hand brake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2007 229,097 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 217,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 209,564 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 209,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P855 BFP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P855 BFP, 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 P855 BFP registered?

P855 BFP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P855 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 BFP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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