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J605 OJC

1993 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 OJC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 95,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,639 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,129 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2009 77,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,599 miles

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,413 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 70,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,815 miles

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

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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J605 OJC is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,888 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 J605 OJC, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J605 OJC registered?

J605 OJC is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is J605 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J605 OJC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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