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N262 BVC

1996 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,088 mi
Last recorded97,088 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,088 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,634 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N262 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N262 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 N262 BVC registered?

N262 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N262 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 BVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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