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P989 UMR

1997 Peugeot 605

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,258 mi
Last recorded140,258 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 UMR
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 140,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 140,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 125,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf indy lense missing not showing white light

Fail 30 Nov 2006 125,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf indy lense missing not showing white light

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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P989 UMR is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 P989 UMR, 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 P989 UMR registered?

P989 UMR is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P989 UMR safe to buy?

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