MOT Status
ValidMileage
338,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
general under body corrosion
Front shock absorber dust covers worn & split
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Centre Rear stop lamp not working-not connected
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 505?
Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 1,448 vehicles.
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B966 FJS is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 B966 FJS, 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 B966 FJS registered?
B966 FJS is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 7 January 1985.
Is B966 FJS safe to buy?
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