MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front number plate damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 505?
Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 1,448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C865 WVJ is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 C865 WVJ, 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 C865 WVJ registered?
C865 WVJ is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 13 February 1986.
Is C865 WVJ safe to buy?
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