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E749 CGK

1988 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 CGK
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 107,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at ends of bonnet slam panel and nearside inner wing area

offside front door outer handle sticking

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at ends of bonnet slam panel and nearside inner wing area

offside front door outer handle sticking

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 105,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 105,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 101,817 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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E749 CGK is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,165cc 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 E749 CGK, 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 E749 CGK registered?

E749 CGK is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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