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M388 GKV

1994 Peugeot 605

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 605112,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 GKV
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 124,734 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EXHAUST BLOWING BUT PASSED EMISSION TEST

Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,434 miles

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT COVER MISSING O/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN N/SF OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHT SPLIT

Pass 29 Jun 2011 117,752 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 110,200 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 110,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 101,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 101,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,330 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,330 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,552 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M388 GKV is a 1994 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M388 GKV, 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 M388 GKV registered?

M388 GKV is a 1994 Peugeot 605, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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