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P439 MVC

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise tyre presures checked

brake pedal rubber worn

engine sump corroded

rear number plate damage

signs of both front tyres fouling inner wings

Fail 9 Jan 2008 106,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise tyre presures checked

brake pedal rubber worn

engine sump corroded

rear number plate damage

signs of both front tyres fouling inner wings

Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,056 miles

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

front/rear pads poss low

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P439 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P439 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P439 MVC registered?

P439 MVC is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P439 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 MVC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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