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R62 MVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,216 mi
Last recorded21,216 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 MVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 21,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 21,212 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2019 21,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 21,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 21,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,140 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,058 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,096 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,096 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R62 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R62 MVC, 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 R62 MVC registered?

R62 MVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R62 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 MVC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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