CarVerify

Free Car Check

P412 SFU

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 SFU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 159,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 158,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f inner wheel arch and under vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2015 158,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f inner wheel arch and under vehicle corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 156,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,091 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 155,079 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 153,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 152,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 149,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 147,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroding

exhaust system corroding

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 144,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake effort rather low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 140,332 miles

slight damage on offside door mirror glass

some play in nearside front lower wishbone front bush

Pass 2 Jun 2006 135,995 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
Full Peugeot 405 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P412 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P412 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P412 SFU?

You can check the full history of P412 SFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P412 SFU registered?

P412 SFU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P412 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 SFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P412 SFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P412 SFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.