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E908 XYB

1988 Peugeot 505

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 XYB
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 140,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 140,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 137,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 137,928 miles

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

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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E908 XYB is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 E908 XYB, 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 E908 XYB registered?

E908 XYB is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E908 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E908 XYB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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