MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
699,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
corrosion underside/chassis
nearside and offside rear tyres perished
nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated
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
as previous vt32
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
nearside front tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for G163 VRV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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