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R493 CWK

1997 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 CWK
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,260 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 117,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 109,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 109,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 103,030 miles

n/s/f steering rack has slight play at ballend

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2007 103,030 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f steering rack has slight play at ballend

n/s/r inner position lamp innop

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 92,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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R493 CWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R493 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 R493 CWK registered?

R493 CWK is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R493 CWK safe to buy?

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