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RK55 VLJ

2005 Peugeot 607

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 60798,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,924 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Slight damage on nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,059 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 607?

Based on 78,372 MOT tests across 7,376 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
8,237
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
7,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,373
Registration plate lamp not working 2,231
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,835
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,670
Headlamp aim too low 1,494
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RK55 VLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 607 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 607 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 98,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 607 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK55 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 607 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot 607 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK55 VLJ registered?

RK55 VLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 607, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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