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M970 BCV

1994 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 605112,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 BCV
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,497 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 124,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise off side front anti roll bar link worn

off side rear door does not open from outside

Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,229 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 121,229 miles

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

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

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

advise near side and off side front anti roll bar linkages,slight worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 116,657 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 116,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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M970 BCV is a 1994 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M970 BCV, 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 M970 BCV registered?

M970 BCV is a 1994 Peugeot 605, first registered on 13 November 1994.

Is M970 BCV safe to buy?

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