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B987 LPN

1985 Peugeot 505

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,441 mi
Last recorded178,441 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 LPN
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 178,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 177,460 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight mist of oil around sump pan

Pass 17 Dec 2018 169,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres wearing smooth inner edges

Fuel pipes surface corrision

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,642 miles

Offside Front wearing smooth inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 156,640 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working None (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 150,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 142,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,099 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 141,098 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 140,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 139,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 137,621 miles

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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B987 LPN is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel 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 B987 LPN, 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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B987 LPN is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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