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G163 VRV

1990 Peugeot 505

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

699,699 mi
Last recorded699,699 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 VRV
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 699,699 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2008 291,998 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2008 291,966 miles

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

nearside and offside front and rear anti roll bar bushes split

nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2006 981,474 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 22 Dec 2006 881,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

clutch master cylinder leaking

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

offside and nearside chassis damaged

slight rust nearside disc

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,033 miles

nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2005 270,243 miles

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

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

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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G163 VRV is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 142,174 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 G163 VRV, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G163 VRV registered?

G163 VRV is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G163 VRV safe to buy?

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