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B353 WKR

1985 Peugeot 505

Maroon Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,716 mi
Last recorded182,716 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 WKR
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 182,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 182,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 182,550 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 505?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 1,448 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,702
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 486
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 450
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 426
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 384
Brake pipe excessively corroded 378
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B353 WKR is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Maroon with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 141,939 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 505 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B353 WKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 505 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B353 WKR registered?

B353 WKR is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B353 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B353 WKR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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