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R401 CHP

1997 Peugeot 605

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 CHP
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 135,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 123,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 123,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 110,366 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 110,366 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer 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.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 94,885 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 94,885 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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R401 CHP 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 R401 CHP, 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 R401 CHP registered?

R401 CHP is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R401 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 CHP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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