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P278 SDU

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,757 mi
Last recorded38,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 SDU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 36,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight perishing on outer cv gaitors

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,442 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s front (2.7.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,588 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,024 miles

advise slight blow center pipe clamp

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 26,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,991 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,638 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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P278 SDU is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P278 SDU, 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 P278 SDU registered?

P278 SDU is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P278 SDU safe to buy?

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