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B380 NEC

1985 Peugeot 505

Maroon Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,698 mi
Last recorded148,698 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB380 NEC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 148,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 141,482 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside but within limit

near side rear wheel arch slight jagied edge corrsion

Fail 24 Apr 2008 141,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre worn on inside but within limit

near side rear wheel arch slight jagied edge corrsion

Pass 27 Apr 2007 134,658 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perished but not split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 130,278 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 130,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B380 NEC is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Maroon with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B380 NEC, 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 B380 NEC registered?

B380 NEC is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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