Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1992 Peugeot 605?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1992 Peugeot 605?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1992 Peugeot 605?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1992 Peugeot 605?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 605 (1992)

271 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68% first-time pass rate

1992 Peugeot 605

CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 1992 Peugeot 605. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 12% below UK average

68%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

99,366

typical mileage

79,490–122,139 middle half

13.7%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.19

avg MOT failures per car

over 3.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1992 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 (52%)	141	65.6%	1.07
Diesel (48%)	130	70.5%	1.32

Mileage Distribution

Most 1992 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.

79,490

low mileage

99,366

typical

122,139

high mileage

Half of all 1992 Peugeot 605 vehicles fall between 79,490 and 122,139 miles.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.19

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Peugeot 605

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

46.1%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
22.7%

Oil leak
20.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.7%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
10.6%

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort
8.9%

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort
8.9%

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split
8.8%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Peugeot 605:

1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997