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R395 LRW

1997 Peugeot 605

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

249,313 mi
Last recorded249,313 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 LRW
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 249,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 249,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2008 229,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 229,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 211,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 211,351 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2006 181,794 miles

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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R395 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 2,088cc diesel 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 R395 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 R395 LRW registered?

R395 LRW is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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