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E473 HPL

1988 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,580 mi
Last recorded202,580 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 HPL
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 202,580 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 202,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 199,897 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 199,897 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 198,178 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 198,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 194,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 189,816 miles

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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E473 HPL is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E473 HPL, 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 E473 HPL registered?

E473 HPL is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E473 HPL safe to buy?

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