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F611 SBY

1989 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

271,799 mi
Last recorded271,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 505144,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 SBY
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 271,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to the rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2016 271,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 270,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 270,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 266,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 263,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 262,474 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 262,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 259,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 259,051 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 259,051 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

bumper insure offside front

Pass 30 Jan 2008 958,365 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 958,365 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 257,100 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 257,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

advise nearsde rear brake sticking on

advise nearside slam panel corrosion affecting security of headlight

Pass 26 Jan 2006 254,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 254,131 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 254,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside front panel which h/lights are attached is corroded

offside front h/light glass not secure

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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F611 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F611 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 F611 SBY registered?

F611 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 505, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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