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B801 DFW

1985 Peugeot 505

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,953 mi
Last recorded142,953 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB801 DFW
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 142,953 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 142,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wings heavily corroded.

both sides front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 138,294 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 138,190 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate is deterioated but unlikely to mis-read at 20 metres, recommend replacement ASAP.

fuel pipes corroded

nearside steering rack has play, but not to excess, recommend repair, adjustment or repacement ASAP.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 134,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2005 134,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

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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B801 DFW is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 B801 DFW, 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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B801 DFW is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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