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J916 VTW

1991 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 605110,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 VTW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 130,986 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 130,941 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

general under body rust

Pass 12 Jan 2006 125,751 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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J916 VTW is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J916 VTW, 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 J916 VTW registered?

J916 VTW is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J916 VTW safe to buy?

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