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P474 JVU

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 JVU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,479 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 60,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P474 JVU is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P474 JVU, 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 P474 JVU registered?

P474 JVU is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P474 JVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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