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R216 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,784 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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R216 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R216 LRW, 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 R216 LRW registered?

R216 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R216 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 LRW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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