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R583 BHP

1997 Peugeot 605

Silver Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,021 mi
Last recorded166,021 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 BHP
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 166,021 miles

O/s/f outer brake pad is getting low

Rear chassis ans suspension areas are very rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2009 165,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/f outer brake pad is getting low

Rear chassis ans suspension areas are very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2008 161,365 miles

Wiper blades are in poor condition.

o/s/f indicator lens is broken.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 161,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake are out of balance.

Wiper blades are in poor condition.

o/s/f indicator lens is broken.

rear brake dics are rusty.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 161,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot full

o/s/f indicator outter cover missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 149,860 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 149,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

steering column coupling is perished †o/s & n/s front tyres getting low on tread †n/s/r tyre low on tread & perished †slight leak n/s/f shock absorber †n/s/r antiroll bar very close to coil spring †general corrosion to underside at rear

Pass 4 May 2006 136,958 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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R583 BHP is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Silver 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 R583 BHP, 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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R583 BHP is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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