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R384 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

263,399 mi
Last recorded263,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 263,399 miles

Drivers door exterior trim adrift

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

drivers seat hight adjustment will not lock in position

Fail 15 Dec 2008 263,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

drivers door exterior door trim insecure

drivers seat hight adjustment will not lock in position

Pass 18 Jan 2008 256,040 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 255,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 244,568 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 244,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 243,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 19 Jan 2006 234,135 miles

play at steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2006 233,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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R384 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R384 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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R384 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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