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L244 RWK

1993 Peugeot 605

Grey Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 97,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,143 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 94,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,532 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,920 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,791 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,062 miles

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

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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L244 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Grey with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L244 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 L244 RWK registered?

L244 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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