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E626 WKU

1988 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,679 mi
Last recorded175,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE626 WKU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 175,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 175,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 166,741 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 166,736 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E626 WKU is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc 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 E626 WKU, 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 E626 WKU registered?

E626 WKU is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E626 WKU safe to buy?

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