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H557 SYC

1990 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 605104,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 SYC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 112,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 112,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,807 miles

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

recommend front wheel alignment

Pass 16 May 2008 110,014 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 110,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 108,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 105,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 105,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H557 SYC is a 1990 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H557 SYC, 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 H557 SYC registered?

H557 SYC is a 1990 Peugeot 605, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H557 SYC safe to buy?

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