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B848 YUC

1985 Peugeot 505

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,409 mi
Last recorded27,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB848 YUC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 27,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 26,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,778 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damage

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,168 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,671 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,339 miles

nearside rear door moulding adrift

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,313 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,725 miles

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

Nearside rear door moulding adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B848 YUC is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B848 YUC, 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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B848 YUC is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 May 1985.

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