CarVerify

Free Car Check

R376 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,346 mi
Last recorded193,346 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 193,346 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack and pinion

various oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2013 193,346 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack and pinion

various oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2012 183,221 miles

both front tyres wearing low

coil springs corroded

corrosion to under body and rear axle

engine under tray fitted

oil leaks

stone chip on windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 171,629 miles

air bag lamp on

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust coroded

floor pans showing signs of corrosion inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension bushes slight perrishing

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front subframe corroded ,rear suspension subframe corroded

headlamps slight missting at time of test pattern ok

spare wheel carrier corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

windowscreen chipped nearside

Pass 17 Jul 2010 167,455 miles

fan belt very badly cracked

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

o/s/r tyre tread stepped

rear coil springs corroded

wear to suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2009 148,105 miles

heavy imbalance to rear brakes , slight smear from wipers , air bag light on , oil leaks , rear brake discs corroded , coil springs corroded , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Fail 26 Jul 2009 148,105 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy imbalance to rear brakes , slight smear from wipers , air bag light on , oil leaks , rear brake discs corroded , coil springs corroded , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,329 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning light broken , rear brake discs corroded , o/s/r tyre heavily cracked in tread

oil leaks , lower engine cover fitted , front chassis cross member corroded , all coil springs heavily corroded , n/s/r tyre splitting in side wall , front brake pads worn low , wear to front brakes , cracking/perrishing to flexi brake hoses

Fail 23 Jul 2008 137,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f brake pad warning light broken , rear brake discs corroded , o/s/r tyre heavily cracked in tread

oil leaks , lower engine cover fitted , front chassis cross member corroded , all coil springs heavily corroded , n/s/r tyre splitting in side wall , front brake pads worn low , wear to front brakes , cracking/perrishing to flexi brake hoses

Fail 25 Jul 2007 130,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f fog light lense cracked †rear coil springs corroded †rear brake discs corroded/pitted †brake fluid level low †front brake discs lipped †front brake pads worn low

slight bind to o/s/f brake †n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken †both front tyres wearing on edges †engine under tray fitted †** 205/60/15v **

Pass 25 Jul 2007 130,759 miles

n/s/f fog light lense cracked †rear coil springs corroded †rear brake discs corroded/pitted †brake fluid level low †front brake discs lipped †front brake pads worn low

slight bind to o/s/f brake †n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken †both front tyres wearing on edges †engine under tray fitted †** 205/60/15v **

Pass 26 Jul 2006 117,267 miles

rear subframe heavely corroded †perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †rear coil springs heavely corroded †perrishing/cracking to various brake hoses

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †rear brake discs corroded †slight damage to alloy rims †rear tyres worn low †engine under tray fitted

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
Full Peugeot 605 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R376 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R376 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R376 LRW?

You can check the full history of R376 LRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R376 LRW registered?

R376 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R376 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 LRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R376 LRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R376 LRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.