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D899 ALU

1986 Peugeot 505

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,460 mi
Last recorded195,460 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 505133,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 ALU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 195,460 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 195,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear outer doorhandles broken

Battery insecure

radiator fan fouling top hose

tick over excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2006 187,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 187,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 174,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 174,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D899 ALU is a 1986 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D899 ALU, 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 D899 ALU registered?

D899 ALU is a 1986 Peugeot 505, first registered on 5 December 1986.

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