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C886 TLN

1985 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 TLN
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 148,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 148,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 148,495 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 148,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 148,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 148,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 147,931 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 147,931 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C886 TLN is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C886 TLN, 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 C886 TLN registered?

C886 TLN is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C886 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C886 TLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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