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F51 BFL

1989 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,512 mi
Last recorded219,512 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 BFL
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 219,512 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 209,088 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 209,088 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 209,024 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight movement upper front suspension mounts advise

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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F51 BFL is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F51 BFL, 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 F51 BFL registered?

F51 BFL is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F51 BFL safe to buy?

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