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S497 NSN

1999 Peugeot 605

Red Diesel 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,115 mi
Last recorded157,115 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 60587,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 NSN
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 157,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 157,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 156,280 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 156,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,890 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 152,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 150,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded within 30cm of strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe nearside rear excessively corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 147,084 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 147,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2016 147,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,433 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2014 137,403 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 137,339 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 132,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 127,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 119,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 110,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2009 102,140 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear offside lens cracked and full off condensation

Fail 19 May 2009 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear offside lens cracked and full off condensation

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 86,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S497 NSN is a 1999 Peugeot 605 in Red with a 2,088cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 87,735 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 S497 NSN, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 605 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S497 NSN is a 1999 Peugeot 605, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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