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F390 SBY

1989 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,474 mi
Last recorded158,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 SBY
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 158,474 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear brake binding slightly but not bad enough to show up in roller brake tester

Pass 21 Jan 2009 157,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 154,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 150,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 145,144 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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F390 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F390 SBY, 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 F390 SBY registered?

F390 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F390 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F390 SBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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