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L720 UAC

1993 Peugeot 605

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 605113,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,436 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 73,360 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 73,360 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,531 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 67,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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L720 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 605 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 L720 UAC, 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 L720 UAC registered?

L720 UAC is a 1993 Peugeot 605, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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