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B855 GRA

1984 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,163 mi
Last recorded136,163 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2005
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 505142,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB855 GRA
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2005 136,163 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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B855 GRA is a 1984 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 142,224 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 B855 GRA, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B855 GRA registered?

B855 GRA is a 1984 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B855 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B855 GRA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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