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YY05 VTG

2005 Peugeot 607

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,437 mi
Last recorded228,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 60798,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VTG
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 228,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 228,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S number plate light dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 214,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 202,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 202,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 198,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 187,487 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 17 Jun 2014 177,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake disc lipped

Fail 17 Jun 2014 177,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake disc lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2013 168,729 miles

both rear tyres near wear bars

offside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 11 Jun 2013 168,721 miles

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

both rear tyres near wear bars

offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 31 May 2012 160,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 160,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 149,316 miles

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

front brakes have only just met the front brake imbalance requirements

Fail 31 May 2011 149,316 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 137,637 miles

Air-bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,492 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f a.b.s/brake pad warning wire chaffing flexi brake hoses

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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YY05 VTG is a 2005 Peugeot 607 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY05 VTG, 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 YY05 VTG registered?

YY05 VTG is a 2005 Peugeot 607, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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