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S383 FVC

1998 Peugeot 605

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot 60588,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 FVC
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 135,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 134,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

w screen stone chip

Pass 8 Dec 2011 131,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wind screen stone chip

Pass 26 Nov 2010 128,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 121,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 119,754 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 119,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 117,678 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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S383 FVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S383 FVC, 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 S383 FVC registered?

S383 FVC is a 1998 Peugeot 605, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S383 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 FVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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