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J161 UHP

1992 Peugeot 605

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 605119,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 UHP
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 129,108 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

bad oil leak. front bumper damaged. front n/s fog light glass broken.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,120 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 126,120 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

power steering leak at rackarm

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2006 122,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

power steering leak at rackarm

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2005 120,137 miles

front o/s strut slight damp

front side light cover missing

oil leak

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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J161 UHP is a 1992 Peugeot 605 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 119,096 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 J161 UHP, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J161 UHP is a 1992 Peugeot 605, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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