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R737 EDU

1998 Peugeot 605

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 EDU
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 99,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,565 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 98,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,714 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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R737 EDU is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R737 EDU, 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 R737 EDU registered?

R737 EDU is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R737 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 EDU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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