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P951 VJO

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,863 mi
Last recorded174,863 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 VJO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 174,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 171,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 169,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 169,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 164,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 160,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 155,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 149,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damp around fuel pump but no leak at ime of test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 143,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 139,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 134,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 129,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 125,277 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 120,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 118,161 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 113,034 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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P951 VJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 P951 VJO, 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 P951 VJO registered?

P951 VJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P951 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 VJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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