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P242 MVC

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2011 136,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 135,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 134,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 131,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 122,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 119,548 miles

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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P242 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P242 MVC, 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 P242 MVC registered?

P242 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P242 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 MVC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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