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P746 RWK

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,917 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 91,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,378 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,574 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,155 miles

headlamp glasses fading

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,619 miles

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,814 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2008 68,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness and lipped

front tyres becoming low on tread

front tyres cracking up

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner and outer edges,cracking up,low on tread and going out of shape

o/s/f lower fog light damaged

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking up

rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

rear shock absorbers becoming soft

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,270 miles

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

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

exhaust holed and leaking

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/f indicator/fog light lense damaged

o/s/f tyre low and feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,417 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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P746 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P746 RWK, 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 P746 RWK registered?

P746 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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