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F949 LPJ

1988 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 505142,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 LPJ
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 132,015 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 132,007 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 128,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,422 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 124,397 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in offside head lamp glass not effecting beam pattern

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 122,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 122,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 120,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 116,544 miles

front number plate cracked

stonechip in offside headlight glass

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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F949 LPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 142,742 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 F949 LPJ, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F949 LPJ registered?

F949 LPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 505, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F949 LPJ safe to buy?

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