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P310 SFU

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,255 mi
Last recorded166,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 166,255 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 166,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 162,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 162,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,853 miles

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 156,646 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

oil leak

rear vehicle structure slightley corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 152,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 148,907 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 146,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 146,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 142,841 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 142,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 137,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 133,352 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 133,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 127,308 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 120,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,853 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 115,036 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 115,024 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

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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P310 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P310 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 P310 SFU registered?

P310 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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