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G505 YLX

1990 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,516 mi
Last recorded242,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 242,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 242,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 230,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 213,237 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 213,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 194,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 194,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 5 May 2005 174,186 miles

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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G505 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G505 YLX, 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 G505 YLX registered?

G505 YLX is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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