MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 605?
Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,786 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J143 BCJ is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in Grey with a 2,087cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 110,402 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 J143 BCJ, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J143 BCJ registered?
J143 BCJ is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 30 August 1991.
Is J143 BCJ safe to buy?
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