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G417 VFG

1990 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

282,402 mi
Last recorded282,402 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 VFG
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 282,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front wing and nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Feb 2011 282,402 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front wing and nearside rear inner wheel arch

offside rear brake binding slightly

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 23 Mar 2010 272,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door will not open from outside

unable to check rear most seat belts as seat not fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 272,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 11 Mar 2009 259,848 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre down to 2.5mm

Fail 10 Mar 2009 259,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 20 Feb 2008 244,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 244,703 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate screws rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 228,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 228,341 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 218,115 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 218,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

crack in front number plate

dust cover split on nearside trackrod end

nearside rear door wont open from inside

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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G417 VFG is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G417 VFG, 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 G417 VFG registered?

G417 VFG is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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