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E591 KLU

1988 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 KLU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 74,612 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested All brakes binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine won’t idle & running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel filler neck clamps corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 74,612 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested All brakes binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine won’t idle & running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel filler neck clamps corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front headlight reflectors deteriorating

slight weep power steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front washers, does not always work

Front wheel bearings, slight play

o/s/r seat belt, knotchy in operation

oil level on min

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front washers, does not always work

Front wheel bearings, slight play

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt, knotchy in operation

oil level on min

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,867 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 66,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front discs signs of corrosion

front pads unable to check

Pass 30 Nov 2005 64,758 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear and both front tyres near limit

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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E591 KLU is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E591 KLU, 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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E591 KLU is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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