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J494 XSA

1991 Peugeot 605

Brown Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 605110,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 XSA
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2005 147,412 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 147,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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J494 XSA is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in Brown with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J494 XSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J494 XSA registered?

J494 XSA is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J494 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 XSA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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