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G478 UFM

1990 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 UFM
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 134,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 130,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 130,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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G478 UFM is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G478 UFM, 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 G478 UFM registered?

G478 UFM is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G478 UFM safe to buy?

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