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RK55 VLT

2005 Peugeot 607

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,882 mi
Last recorded167,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 60798,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VLT
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 167,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 163,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Aug 2015 145,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 137,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 104,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,426 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

drivers seat back loose

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,397 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,212 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover loose

engine management lamp on

front tyres on legal limit

rear tyres close to legal limit

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 VLT is a 2005 Peugeot 607 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLT, 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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RK55 VLT is a 2005 Peugeot 607, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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