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P181 EJO

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 EJO
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2011
Fail 5 Feb 2011 85,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 71,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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P181 EJO is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 97,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P181 EJO, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P181 EJO?

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What year was P181 EJO registered?

P181 EJO is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P181 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 EJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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