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E86 PMG

1988 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 PMG
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on all the time no belt

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,421 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp loose.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side front wiper blade showing signs of wear.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,464 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,963 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 82,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,844 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,393 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 79,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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E86 PMG is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E86 PMG, 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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E86 PMG is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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