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A3 PBY

1990 Peugeot 605

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 605104,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PBY
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components linkage fouling spring (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,964 miles

Both dipped beams illuminate dimly when front position lamps are switched on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 79,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,951 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,364 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,601 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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A3 PBY is a 1990 Peugeot 605 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 104,362 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 A3 PBY, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 PBY is a 1990 Peugeot 605, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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