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C212 GGF

1985 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,016 mi
Last recorded156,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 GGF
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 156,016 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,307 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 149,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 139,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 134,102 miles

slight/leak/from/steering/rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 123,617 miles

slight/leak/from/steering/rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,052 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 121,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 116,596 miles

lower effort o/s/r parking brake

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 110,741 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 110,741 miles

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

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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C212 GGF is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C212 GGF, 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 C212 GGF registered?

C212 GGF is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C212 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 GGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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