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P321 SFU

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,237 mi
Last recorded210,237 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 210,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 210,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 196,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 183,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 183,641 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 167,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 153,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 153,450 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre near to 1.6mm

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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P321 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P321 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 P321 SFU registered?

P321 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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