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P285 UHP

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 UHP
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2013 104,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 76,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,640 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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P285 UHP is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P285 UHP, 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 P285 UHP registered?

P285 UHP is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P285 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 UHP shows 9 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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