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C855 VRK

1986 Peugeot 505

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC855 VRK
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,912 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front windscreen damaged.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,484 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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C855 VRK is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C855 VRK, 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 C855 VRK registered?

C855 VRK is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C855 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C855 VRK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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