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E787 VUA

1988 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 VUA
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch slave leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,075 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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E787 VUA is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E787 VUA, 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 E787 VUA registered?

E787 VUA is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E787 VUA safe to buy?

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