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G178 PFL

1990 Peugeot 505

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,627 mi
Last recorded196,627 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 PFL
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 196,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 195,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 194,875 miles

Both Side Wiper Blade Split..

O/S head lamp glass cracked...

O/S/F inner arch corrorded..Various corrosion build up underneath..

Fail 9 Nov 2006 194,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

N/S wiper rubber slightly split.O/S head lamp glass cracked.N/S track rod end dust split.Various corrosion build up.

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 193,438 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 193,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear wheel

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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G178 PFL is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G178 PFL, 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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G178 PFL is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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