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P914 MRW

1996 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,261 mi
Last recorded169,261 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 605110,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 MRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 169,261 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside outer parking brake cable deteriorated

offside front tyre worn off on both edges

slight wear in both front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2011 169,252 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside outer parking brake cable deteriorated

offside front tyre worn off on both edges

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2010 163,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 162,645 miles

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

Front spot lights damaged.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 162,637 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front spot lights damaged.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 160,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers split on ends/just acceptable.

n/s/r hand brake recording low effort on secondry brake test.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 159,141 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy engine oil leak

heavy surface corrosion front n/s subframe by lower suspension arm

Pass 4 Jan 2006 156,848 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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P914 MRW is a 1996 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 110,385 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 P914 MRW, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P914 MRW is a 1996 Peugeot 605, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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