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D537 XRY

1986 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 XRY
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,409 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside centre floor is very rusty

Nearside rear wheel arch has two areas or corrosion

Nearside/offside in wheel arch has some corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside under headlight corroded

sills rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside centre floor is very rusty

Nearside rear wheel arch has two areas or corrosion

Nearside/offside in wheel arch has some corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside under headlight corroded

sills rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 509,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 904,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

the rear nearside brake is bindeing slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2011 402,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 402,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 700,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 700,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 198,317 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 193,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 190,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 190,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 187,034 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 187,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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D537 XRY is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D537 XRY, 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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D537 XRY is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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