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P855 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,217 miles

aims slightly dim

chips on screen

front lower arm bushes starting to split away

oil leaks & rack damp

rear brake hoses perishing

rust patches

Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,214 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aims slightly dim

chips on screen

front lower arm bushes starting to split away

oil leaks & rack damp

rear brake hoses perishing

rust patches

Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 118,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2008 118,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2007 111,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 111,288 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bumper damaged

slight movement in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,373 miles

1) front screen chipped 2) tyres 175 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2006 101,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) front screen chipped 2) tyres 175 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) front brake pads look low req closer inspection

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 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P855 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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P855 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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