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C249 YRU

1986 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 YRU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,639 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,342 miles

Oil leak

co close to limit

o/s headlight weak pattern

o/s/f sidelight tape on lens

Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

co level close to limit

o/s headlight weak pattern

o/s/f sidelight tape on lens

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C249 YRU is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 133,010 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 C249 YRU, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C249 YRU registered?

C249 YRU is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C249 YRU safe to buy?

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