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N218 YNU

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,191 mi
Last recorded166,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 YNU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 166,191 miles

all 4 flexi hoses perrished

chip to screen

washers weak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 157,071 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 157,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in offside steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2006 150,043 miles

front and rear brake pad linings appear low

surfac3e corrosion on centre and rear exhaust

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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N218 YNU is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 110,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N218 YNU, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N218 YNU registered?

N218 YNU is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N218 YNU safe to buy?

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