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K398 SLC

1993 Peugeot 605

White Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,367 mi
Last recorded174,367 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 SLC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 174,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 174,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,042 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 169,230 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 164,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 160,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 152,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 146,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 146,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 140,305 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 140,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ABS wire on o/s/f rubbing on driveshaft

bottom ball joint + trackrod end rubber covers split on both n/s + o/s

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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K398 SLC is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in White with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K398 SLC, 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 K398 SLC registered?

K398 SLC is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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