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N344 BVU

1996 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 BVU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 155,746 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 155,746 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 142,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 142,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside engine sheild fouling the drive shaft

Fail 25 Jul 2005 131,746 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 131,746 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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N344 BVU is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N344 BVU, 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 N344 BVU registered?

N344 BVU is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N344 BVU safe to buy?

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