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K242 XPE

1993 Peugeot 605

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,740 mi
Last recorded153,740 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 XPE
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 153,740 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 15,374 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 144,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 132,898 miles

near side rear parking brake efficiency not as good as off side. †Parking brake reserve travel just passes test. † †

Pass 6 Dec 2004 121,357 miles

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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K242 XPE is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K242 XPE, 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 K242 XPE registered?

K242 XPE is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K242 XPE safe to buy?

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