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C343 VAC

1985 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,708 mi
Last recorded45,708 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 VAC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,708 miles

all suspension components corroded

corrosion present at bottom of o/s/r wheel arch

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded

o/s sill weakened by corrosion

underside in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,708 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

corrosion present at bottom of o/s/r wheel arch

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded

o/s sill weakened by corrosion

underside in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroding

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,275 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,038 miles

edges of front and rear discs corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front stuts have corrosion present

o/s sill becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,545 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,584 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL DISC EDGES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BOTTOM SHOCK MOUNTS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR WISHBONE ARMS CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM MANIFOLD

Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL DISC EDGES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BOTTOM SHOCK MOUNTS BADLY CORRODED

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

O/S OUTER SILL WEAKENED BY CORROSION

REAR WISHBONE ARMS CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM MANIFIOLD

Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

clutch slave cylinder weeping

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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C343 VAC is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C343 VAC, 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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C343 VAC is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 14 August 1985.

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