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L426 RWK

1993 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,595 mi
Last recorded169,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 169,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 169,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 166,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 162,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 162,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 156,843 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 156,640 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 148,426 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 148,425 miles

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

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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L426 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L426 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 L426 RWK registered?

L426 RWK is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L426 RWK safe to buy?

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