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R283 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smear

Fail 8 Apr 2009 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake judder occures on rear brake operation

drivers seat back feels loose

front brake imbalance is high

nearside rear auxillary sidelight inoperative

park brake cables in poor condition

rear silencer fouling bodywork

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake judder occures on rear brake operation

drivers seat back feels loose

front brake imbalance is high

nearside rear auxillary sidelight inoperative

park brake cables in poor condition

rear silencer fouling bodywork

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,737 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers seat back catch worn

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

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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R283 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R283 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 R283 LRW registered?

R283 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R283 LRW safe to buy?

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