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P132 WTY

1996 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 WTY
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 159,485 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 159,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 153,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front n/s fog light glass cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2009 153,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front n/s fog light glass cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 142,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 126,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 120,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 119,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 119,856 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P132 WTY is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 110,385 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 P132 WTY, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P132 WTY registered?

P132 WTY is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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