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F486 SDU

1989 Peugeot 505

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 SDU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 96,123 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 96,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 95,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 82,361 miles

Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated rubber split (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2x lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2x front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,417 miles

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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F486 SDU is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F486 SDU, 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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F486 SDU is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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