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P319 SFU

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,737 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired load valve link rod very rusty but still functioning. (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,728 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,728 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,842 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,987 miles

o/s/r sill getting weak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r sill getting weak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,925 miles

front springs started to rust

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,789 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 63,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f pipe cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,845 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

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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P319 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P319 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 P319 SFU registered?

P319 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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