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C452 EHU

1996 Peugeot 505

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

347,676 mi
Last recorded347,676 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 EHU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 347,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight weep at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 347,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight weep at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 345,268 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight weep at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Weep from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 345,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight weep at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Weep from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 343,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and reservoir leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 343,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and reservoir leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 341,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Slight play in bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight leak pas resevoir ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 341,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Slight play in bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight leak pas resevoir ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 339,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 337,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 335,121 miles

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 334,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 311,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 296,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 296,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 273,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 257,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 236,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 225,036 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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C452 EHU is a 1996 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C452 EHU, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 505 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C452 EHU is a 1996 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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