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P605 FDY

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 FDY
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,910 miles

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,794 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 28 Jun 2016

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam images

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 107,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,690 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated giving a poor beam pattern

windscreen slightly damaged

wipers split

Fail 21 Sep 2013 107,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated giving a poor beam pattern

windscreen slightly damaged

wipers split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,064 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake aplaction slightly uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 104,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 102,345 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 101,306 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,627 miles

both front indicater lamps cracked.

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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P605 FDY is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P605 FDY, 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 P605 FDY registered?

P605 FDY is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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