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C391 BYK

1985 Peugeot 505

Maroon Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 BYK
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 134,050 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 134,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underside slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis heavily corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,024 miles

front chassis rails corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 128,610 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 128,609 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

fuel pipe under vehicle corroded

general underside corroded

nearside front lower balljoint gaiter split

nearside rear boot seat belt poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside brake hose wearing on outer edge

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front wing and front panel corroded

radiator mounting panel badly corroded

rear boot seat not secure on nearside

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 126,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C391 BYK is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Maroon with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C391 BYK, 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 C391 BYK registered?

C391 BYK is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C391 BYK safe to buy?

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