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N798 BVC

1996 Peugeot 605

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,211 miles

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,311 miles

slight corrosion to front subframe

Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,470 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 94,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 79,670 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 79,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N798 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N798 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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N798 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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