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F281 ONM

1989 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 ONM
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 161,936 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 161,895 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F281 ONM is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel 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 F281 ONM, 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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What year was F281 ONM registered?

F281 ONM is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F281 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F281 ONM 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.

Does F281 ONM have outstanding finance?

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