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J303 MVR

1991 Peugeot 605

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,113 mi
Last recorded182,113 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 605110,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 MVR
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 182,113 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 182,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 161,779 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 161,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes may need servicing

Fail 27 Feb 2006 126,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 126,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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J303 MVR is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J303 MVR, 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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J303 MVR is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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