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F565 AVH

1989 Peugeot 505

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,835 mi
Last recorded237,835 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 AVH
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 237,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 237,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,152 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 23,151 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F565 AVH is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel 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 F565 AVH, 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 F565 AVH registered?

F565 AVH is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F565 AVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F565 AVH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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