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F387 GKM

1989 Peugeot 505

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 GKM
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 136,601 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 131,869 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 131,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 120,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 120,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F387 GKM is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F387 GKM, 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 F387 GKM registered?

F387 GKM is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 28 January 1989.

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