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N196 URW

1995 Peugeot 605

Beige Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 605112,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 URW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,172 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 110,172 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,731 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,731 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 104,218 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,398 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,774 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 96,774 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 605?

Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,786 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,153
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 579
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 398
constant velocity joint gaiter split 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 304
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 285
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N196 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 605 in Beige with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 112,911 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 605 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 579 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 605 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N196 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 605, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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