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E42 TEW

1987 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,224 mi
Last recorded20,224 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 TEW
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,224 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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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E42 TEW is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 128,181 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 E42 TEW, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E42 TEW registered?

E42 TEW is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E42 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 TEW 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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