CarVerify

Free Car Check

P289 SHU

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 SHU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,572 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

no spare wheel

unable to see front disc pads

underside ofvehicle sligh corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2013 123,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

unable to see front disc pads

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

no spare wheel

underside ofvehicle sligh corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corrosion on rear suspension components

advise front crossmember is corroded

advise offside front lower coolant hose is chafted

advise offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edges

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2012 113,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corrosion on rear suspension components

advise front crossmember is corroded

advise offside front lower coolant hose is chafted

advise offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edges

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,071 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,069 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 105,240 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auxhillary drive belt shredding

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fan belt badly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

radiator badly deteriorated & leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2009 101,823 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fan belt badly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

radiator badly deteriorated & leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,594 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,499 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
Full Peugeot 405 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P289 SHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P289 SHU?

You can check the full history of P289 SHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P289 SHU registered?

P289 SHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P289 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 SHU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P289 SHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P289 SHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.