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N371 BDU

1996 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,165 mi
Last recorded47,165 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 BDU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,165 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corode

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,294 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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N371 BDU is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N371 BDU, 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 N371 BDU registered?

N371 BDU is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N371 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 BDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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