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E542 OFL

1988 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,026 mi
Last recorded44,026 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 OFL
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 44,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,083 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E542 OFL is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E542 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E542 OFL registered?

E542 OFL is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E542 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 OFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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