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J824 VVC

1992 Peugeot 605

Gold Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 605119,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ824 VVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 121,584 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s lens cracked,n/s/r handbrake grabbing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 114,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,838 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 94,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 94,869 miles

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

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

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

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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J824 VVC is a 1992 Peugeot 605 in Gold with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J824 VVC, 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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What year was J824 VVC registered?

J824 VVC is a 1992 Peugeot 605, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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