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P306 SFU

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,177 mi
Last recorded189,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 189,177 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Jul 2012 189,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Jul 2011 166,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel residue underside of vehicle

windscreen marked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 166,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 155,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 6 Jul 2010 155,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 13 Jul 2009 152,061 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 147,624 miles

engine oil leaking on to steering rackboot

engine oil leaking on to front exhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2008 147,624 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking on to steering rackboot

engine oil leaking on to front exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2007 142,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 142,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 137,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 137,719 miles

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

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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P306 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P306 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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P306 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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