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PEU 605A

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 605A
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,252 miles

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

exhaust detreated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,946 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2022 67,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust slight blow centre

Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,535 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 May 2020 67,346 miles

exhaust slight blow center

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,802 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

underside light corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,269 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Offside front electric window inoperative

Oil leak

Power steering drivebelt cracking

Various suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,266 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside front electric window inoperative

Oil leak

Power steering drivebelt cracking

Various suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,742 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front electric window inoperative

power steering drivebelt starting to crack

Fail 5 Nov 2014 58,740 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside front electric window inoperative

power steering drivebelt starting to crack

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,267 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

power steering drivebelt cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,264 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level light on

exhaust corroded

power steering drivebelt cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,167 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

power steering drivebelt starting to crack

Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre badly cracking

power steering drivebelt starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,858 miles

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall cracking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 54,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,412 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,088 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,778 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front redge plate cracked on edge

o s r and n s r tyre cracking on side wall

oil leak to engine

windscreen laminate water damaged on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 50,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 50,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,598 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 49,592 miles

Outer Front Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PEU 605A is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PEU 605A, 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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PEU 605A is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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