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P638 NHP

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 NHP
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 97,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 94,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 89,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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P638 NHP is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P638 NHP, 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

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What year was P638 NHP registered?

P638 NHP is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 15 December 1996.

Is P638 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 NHP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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