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P889 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,310 mi
Last recorded156,310 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 156,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 153,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,013 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,820 miles

Front brake pads not visible through wheel

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2017 117,320 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front washer jet detached

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,723 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,722 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,042 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front foglight inop

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 116,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front foglight inop

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013
Pass 17 Apr 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011
Fail 12 Apr 2011

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010
Pass 31 Mar 2009
Pass 26 Mar 2008
Pass 9 Mar 2007
Pass 9 Mar 2006

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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P889 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P889 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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P889 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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