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P923 RHX

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,809 mi
Last recorded260,809 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 RHX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,904cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 260,809 miles

Clutch is very stiff.

NS Mirror is damaged.

None of previously advised items have been actioned.

Steel brake pipes are rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2009 260,807 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear and movement at steering collumn top bhsh area when shaking steering wheel

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Engine abit oily

Front and rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

N/S door mirror cracked (BOARDER LINE)

Rear chassis areas and crossmember areas getting abit corroded and at bump stop areas

Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded at union area

Rear suspension components abit corroded

Rear tailgate strutts weak

Slight corrosion at front to rear metal b/pipes at O/S/R between fuel tank and inner sill areas

Slight wear and movement at N/S T/Rod arm inner bush (BOARDER LINE)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 234,347 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 234,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 206,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 206,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 193,095 miles

wheel of different style fitted to o/s/r,size same

Fail 4 Nov 2005 193,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s mirror broken

o/s mirror damaged

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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P923 RHX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,904cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P923 RHX, 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 P923 RHX registered?

P923 RHX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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