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R73 PKV

1998 Peugeot 605

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 PKV
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,961 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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R73 PKV is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R73 PKV, 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

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What year was R73 PKV registered?

R73 PKV is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R73 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 PKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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