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N32 BVC

1996 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,112 mi
Last recorded171,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 171,112 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 170,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 162,616 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2010 162,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 153,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 148,313 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 148,313 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 140,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 128,125 miles

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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N32 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N32 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 N32 BVC registered?

N32 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N32 BVC safe to buy?

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