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P972 GHL

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 GHL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 144,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,652 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2011 132,840 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 132,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 126,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre valve covered by wheel trim

Fail 28 Sep 2010 126,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre valve covered by wheel trim

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 114,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,666 miles

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 95,089 miles

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

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

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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P972 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P972 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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P972 GHL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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