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B966 FJS

1985 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

338,638 mi
Last recorded338,638 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 FJS
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 338,638 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 338,594 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 334,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 328,829 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 325,022 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 321,789 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 321,789 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 317,602 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 317,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 315,747 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 313,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 309,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 305,528 miles

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) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 303,422 miles

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.

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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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.

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