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C970 HPP

1986 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,437 mi
Last recorded143,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC970 HPP
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 143,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 143,435 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 140,187 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 137,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 137,424 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 134,793 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 134,790 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 133,439 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 133,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C970 HPP is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C970 HPP, 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 C970 HPP registered?

C970 HPP is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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