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B679 CMG

1985 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,994 mi
Last recorded136,994 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB679 CMG
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 136,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 136,994 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 136,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 136,822 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2005 135,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 135,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B679 CMG is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B679 CMG, 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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B679 CMG is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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