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R668 VFC

1997 Peugeot 605

Blue Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,613 mi
Last recorded64,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 VFC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre close to wear marks on both edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s mirror casing missing

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,436 miles

Rear 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)

n/s mirror casing missing

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear 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)

n/s mirror casing missing

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,226 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,226 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 56,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

req rear exhaust section soon

Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

req rear exhaust section soon

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,847 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished spare fitted

o/s/f tyre on limit will need tyre very soon

rear pads getting low approx 3000 miles

Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,847 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit will need tyre very soon

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

rear suspension bed badly rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,285 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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R668 VFC is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R668 VFC, 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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R668 VFC is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R668 VFC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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