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R214 MVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 117,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 117,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 114,192 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 11,162 miles

1.rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 109,214 miles

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

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

crack on rear number plate

Pass 11 May 2009 106,793 miles

slight damage n/s top of windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 106,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight damage n/s top of windscreen

Pass 23 May 2008 103,964 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 103,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 100,330 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 100,309 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 96,682 miles

1. n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2005 93,642 miles

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

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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R214 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 88,724 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 R214 MVC, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 605 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R214 MVC registered?

R214 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R214 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 MVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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