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E21 BFJ

1988 Peugeot 505

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,913 mi
Last recorded194,913 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 BFJ
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2005 194,913 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 194,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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E21 BFJ is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 142,742 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 E21 BFJ, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E21 BFJ registered?

E21 BFJ is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E21 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 BFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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