MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both handbrake cable casings starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear suspension upper mountings starting to deteriorate (both sides-nearside worse)
both handbrake cable casings starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear suspension upper mountings starting to deteriorate (both sides-nearside worse)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P279 SFU, 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 P279 SFU registered?
P279 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P279 SFU safe to buy?
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