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R641 XRA

1998 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 XRA
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,512 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 106,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 86,222 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 86,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 80,621 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

gear oil leak?

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 205/60/15

rear brake discs lipped+slightly scored

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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R641 XRA is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R641 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R641 XRA?

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What year was R641 XRA registered?

R641 XRA is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R641 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 XRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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