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F248 FYC

1989 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,486 mi
Last recorded238,486 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 FYC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2005 238,486 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 238,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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F248 FYC is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,614 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 F248 FYC, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F248 FYC?

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What year was F248 FYC registered?

F248 FYC is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F248 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 FYC shows 2 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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