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R481 CWK

1997 Peugeot 605

Green Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 CWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 147,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 138,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 123,441 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 128,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,253 miles

abs light intermittant may need new sensor to wheel

windscreen damaged on drivers side of screen at bottom corner on 10m out of sweep of wiper

Fail 25 Jun 2008 117,253 miles

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

abs light intermittant may need new sensor to wheel

windscreen damaged on drivers side of screen at bottom corner on 10m out of sweep of wiper

Pass 21 Jun 2007 104,486 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 104,486 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 92,631 miles

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

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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R481 CWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Green with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R481 CWK, 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 R481 CWK registered?

R481 CWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R481 CWK safe to buy?

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