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P863 JHP

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 JHP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,875 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 108,873 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 107,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 106,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 106,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,163 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 102,698 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 100,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,460 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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P863 JHP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P863 JHP, 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 P863 JHP registered?

P863 JHP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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