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C254 PEM

1986 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 PEM
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 157,995 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 151,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 151,489 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 144,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 137,779 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 133,145 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 131,156 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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C254 PEM is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C254 PEM, 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 C254 PEM registered?

C254 PEM is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C254 PEM safe to buy?

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