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P784 RWK

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,206 mi
Last recorded97,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,975 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,975 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,838 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,386 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,805 miles

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

offside washer jet part blocked

rear service brake efficiencies low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,329 miles

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

possible exhaust leak from manifold

Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,329 miles

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

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

possible exhaust leak from manifold

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,483 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2008 84,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 77,309 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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P784 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P784 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 P784 RWK registered?

P784 RWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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