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P239 GAL

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

171,600 mi
Last recorded171,600 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 GAL
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 171,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P239 GAL is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 P239 GAL, 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.

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What year was P239 GAL registered?

P239 GAL is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P239 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 GAL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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