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L228 RWK

1993 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2006 121,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L228 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 L228 RWK, 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 L228 RWK registered?

L228 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L228 RWK safe to buy?

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