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P731 SDU

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 SDU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,461 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 121,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 120,782 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 120,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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P731 SDU is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P731 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P731 SDU registered?

P731 SDU is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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