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R394 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,093 mi
Last recorded137,093 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 137,093 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 132,683 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2006 132,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

near side rear tyre cut but not to cords

near side wheel arch liner insecure

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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R394 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R394 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 R394 LRW registered?

R394 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R394 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 LRW shows 3 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.

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