Peugeot 605 (1991)
1991 Peugeot 605
CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 1991 Peugeot 605. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Peugeot 605 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66%, which is 14 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are ageing poorly and typically need repair before passing. With 12.8% of vehicles having had a dangerous defect recorded, structural and safety issues are a meaningful concern for any prospective buyer.
At an average mileage of 117,187 for a 33-year-old car, these 605s have been driven hard, and they're proving it: the average vehicle racks up 1.2 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear on brakes, suspension, and emissions systems. If you're seriously considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with 1990s Peugeots—the age and condition gap between decent examples and problem cars is substantial.
What to check before buying a 1991 Peugeot 605
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (59%) | 110 | 64.8% | 1.16 |
| Diesel (41%) | 77 | 67.8% | 1.26 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Peugeot 605 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Peugeot 605 vehicles fall between 92,268 and 122,359 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Peugeot 605
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.7%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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25.4%
Oil leak
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11.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.9%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
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10.4%
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort
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10.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.8%
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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