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J97 MBA

1991 Peugeot 605

Maroon Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 605110,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 MBA
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 129,855 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 129,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear door won't open from inside or out

o/s and n/s rear subframe corroding but not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2007 129,211 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 129,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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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J97 MBA is a 1991 Peugeot 605 in Maroon with a 2,088cc diesel 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 J97 MBA, 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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J97 MBA is a 1991 Peugeot 605, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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