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P284 SHU

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 SHU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 140,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,771 miles

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. front brake pads worn low. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. front brake pads worn low. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 126,275 miles

slight exhaust blow on centre section at rear acceptable at time of test.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 114,207 miles

o/s/r tyre near legal limits † †n/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 91,329 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P284 SHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P284 SHU, 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 P284 SHU registered?

P284 SHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P284 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 SHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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