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C740 DHX

1986 Peugeot 505

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC740 DHX
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,751 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,177 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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C740 DHX is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C740 DHX, 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 C740 DHX registered?

C740 DHX is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C740 DHX safe to buy?

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