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E40 HRX

1988 Peugeot 505

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,125 mi
Last recorded131,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 HRX
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 131,125 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 131,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 127,350 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

some corrosion started in both rear swing arms

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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E40 HRX is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E40 HRX, 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 E40 HRX registered?

E40 HRX is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E40 HRX safe to buy?

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