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F505 JNU

1989 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 JNU
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 117,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 115,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 114,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel hose insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 114,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 113,076 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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F505 JNU is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F505 JNU, 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 F505 JNU registered?

F505 JNU is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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