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R395 PVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,485 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 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 88,724 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 R395 PVC, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot 605 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R395 PVC registered?

R395 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R395 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 PVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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