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L249 ULC

1993 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 ULC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 162,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front fog lamps broken

Pass 21 Nov 2005 155,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 155,337 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear exhaust pipes cracked.

nearside and offside sills damaged.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

nearside rear inner tail light not working.

offside rear door not opening.

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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L249 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L249 ULC, 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 L249 ULC registered?

L249 ULC is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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