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B56 BFJ

1985 Peugeot 505

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 BFJ
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 150,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 150,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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B56 BFJ is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in White with a 1,971cc 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 B56 BFJ, 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 B56 BFJ registered?

B56 BFJ is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B56 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B56 BFJ 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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