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P403 SVL

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,597 mi
Last recorded193,597 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 SVL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 193,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 193,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 193,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 184,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 178,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 177,995 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 171,555 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 171,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 169,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 166,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 166,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 164,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 162,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 162,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords are visible of the brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel no reserve travel at all (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 146,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 143,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 135,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,544 miles

o/side front brake disc condition poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,836 miles

front discs condition poor

load sensor valve spring broken

Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,015 miles

front discs condition poor

Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,281 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,522 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

tyre low n/s/rear

Fail 3 Aug 2007 104,497 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/side rear tyre low tread

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,466 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
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P403 SVL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P403 SVL, 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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P403 SVL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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