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P940 OCL

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,819 mi
Last recorded140,819 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 OCL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,819 miles

nearside front bottom wishbone inner bush worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 127,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 120,957 miles

headlight switch replaced

Fail 3 Oct 2009 120,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

headlight switch replaced

Pass 7 Oct 2008 113,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,934 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint leaking slightly & repaired with paste

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill/door shut

Fail 18 Oct 2007 110,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust joint leaking slightly & repaired with paste

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill/door shut

Pass 13 Oct 2006 106,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P940 OCL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P940 OCL, 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 P940 OCL registered?

P940 OCL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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