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E731 NOW

1988 Peugeot 505

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,401 mi
Last recorded142,401 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 NOW
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 142,401 miles

bonnet slam panel corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2007 142,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet slam panel corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged 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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E731 NOW is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E731 NOW, 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 E731 NOW registered?

E731 NOW is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E731 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E731 NOW shows 3 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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