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N298 JLK

1996 Peugeot 605

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,726 mi
Last recorded204,726 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 JLK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 204,726 miles

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

Oil leak from engine.

Slight drag from front brakes.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 204,726 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Slight drag from front brakes.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 203,707 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Front brake discs and pads very low.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 202,950 miles

Bad coolant leak from radiator.

Bad oil leak from engine.

Slight drag from nearside front brake.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 201,606 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight drag from front brakes.

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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N298 JLK is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N298 JLK, 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 N298 JLK registered?

N298 JLK is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N298 JLK safe to buy?

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