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N256 BVC

1996 Peugeot 605

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 83,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,095 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N256 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N256 BVC, 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 N256 BVC registered?

N256 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N256 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 BVC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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