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G261 OWE

1990 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 OWE
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 125,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2012 122,400 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 122,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 118,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 118,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G261 OWE is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G261 OWE, 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 G261 OWE registered?

G261 OWE is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G261 OWE safe to buy?

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