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R431 PVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front lenses damaged

slight drag nsf brake

Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,169 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front fog lenses broken

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,699 miles

both os and ns front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 74,310 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 74,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 66,475 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,475 miles

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

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

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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R431 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R431 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 R431 PVC registered?

R431 PVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R431 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 PVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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