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B508 CGT

1985 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 CGT
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2006 149,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2005 148,034 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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B508 CGT is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B508 CGT, 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 B508 CGT registered?

B508 CGT is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B508 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B508 CGT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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