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N531 HLY

1996 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,647 mi
Last recorded184,647 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2006 184,647 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 184,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N531 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N531 HLY, 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 N531 HLY registered?

N531 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N531 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 HLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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