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J88 RBE

1991 Peugeot 605

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 605110,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RBE
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 95,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,055 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s steering rack end worn

Slight pulsing on both rear lights

Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s steering rack end worn

Slight pulsing on both rear lights

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,616 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,614 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,218 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension arms etc.

O/s steering rack worn

Stiffness in power steering

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,218 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to rear suspension arms etc.

O/s steering rack worn

Stiffness in power steering

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,529 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension arms etc.

Imbalance on front brakes n/s low

O/s steering rack end worn

Stiffness in power steering

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,026 miles

O/s steering rack end worn

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,026 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/s steering rack end worn

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,367 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,056 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

N/s/r brake binding

Noise on power steering

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

Play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,056 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

N/s/r brake binding

Noise on power steering

Play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,374 miles

N/s/r brake binding

Noise on power steering

Play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/s/r brake binding

Noise on power steering

Play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,846 miles

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,915 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar links

play in steering rack

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,645 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f brake disc scored

Power steering noisy in operation

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Jul 2009 83,645 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f brake disc scored

Power steering noisy in operation

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,411 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear suspension

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear suspension

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,054 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,054 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,092 miles

N/s mirror cracked

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,092 miles

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

N/s door mirror cracked

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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J88 RBE is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J88 RBE, 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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J88 RBE is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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