MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp intensitys could be improved
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
O/S Rear tyre wearing low on tread
Headlamp intensitys could be improved
O/S Rear tyre wearing low on tread
O/S Parking brake cable outer damaged (Not affecting the operation of parking brake)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake reserve could be improved
O/S Parking brake cable outer damaged (Not affecting the operation of parking brake)
Parking brake reserve could be improved
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 605?
Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,786 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R938 VLP is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R938 VLP, 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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What year was R938 VLP registered?
R938 VLP is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R938 VLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R938 VLP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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