CarVerify

Free Car Check

N531 JHU

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 JHU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 122,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 121,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 120,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 118,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knocking niose from steering rack while shaking side to side.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 118,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knocking niose from steering rack while shaking side to side.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 116,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 113,530 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
Full Peugeot 605 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N531 JHU is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N531 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N531 JHU?

You can check the full history of N531 JHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N531 JHU registered?

N531 JHU is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N531 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 JHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N531 JHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N531 JHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.