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R326 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 166,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 166,880 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 158,877 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 157,564 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

r/n/s tyre perishing

rear no plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 157,141 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,082 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2006 150,113 miles

as advisory notice number 571840246395

Fail 6 Dec 2006 150,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear of rear silencer missing

slight blow from rear exhaust + corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2005 145,965 miles

damage to rear number plate

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe [cracked ]

slight oil leak from engine

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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R326 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R326 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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R326 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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