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GJZ 2291

1990 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

187,191 mi
Last recorded187,191 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 605104,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 2291
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 187,191 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 187,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 180,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside wing damaged

offside front tyre bald on inner

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear foot brake pulses on rollers

oil leaks

play in nearside front lower ball joint and rubber protective boot off

tempory locking fuel cap fitted

water leaks

water warning light on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2007 158,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 158,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 126,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 126,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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GJZ 2291 is a 1990 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 GJZ 2291, 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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What year was GJZ 2291 registered?

GJZ 2291 is a 1990 Peugeot 605, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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