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B587 XAH

1985 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,098 mi
Last recorded63,098 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB587 XAH
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,098 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 62,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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B587 XAH is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 B587 XAH, 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 B587 XAH registered?

B587 XAH is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is B587 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B587 XAH 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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