MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
chip in screen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
chip in screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
brake warning lamp comes on with brake application
heat shield on cat loose
n/s/r tyre side wall has slight damage
o/s/r sill area seems soft but sealant intact over prescribed area so unable to examine effectivly
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
front brakes imbalance 19%
front fog lamp broken
front pads getting low
heat shield on cat loose
n/s/r tyre has several cuts in sidewall
o/s/r sill area very soft sealant covering true condition
How Reliable is the Peugeot 605?
Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,786 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L478 XMR is a 1994 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 112,862 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 L478 XMR, 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 32 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L478 XMR registered?
L478 XMR is a 1994 Peugeot 605, first registered on 29 April 1994.
Is L478 XMR safe to buy?
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