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R272 PVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 59,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side front seat belt.

Pass 9 May 2009 54,898 miles

Front pads low

Nearside & offside centre floor pans rusty

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 17 May 2008 50,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine undertray fitted

f/o/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

slight play in rack on n/s + o/s

Fail 14 May 2008 50,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine undertray fitted

f/o/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

slight play in rack on n/s + o/s

Pass 17 May 2007 43,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 37,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 32,215 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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R272 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R272 PVC, 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 R272 PVC registered?

R272 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R272 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 PVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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