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G551 SKE

1990 Peugeot 505

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

277,153 mi
Last recorded277,153 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 SKE
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 277,153 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f floor

corrosion o/s & n/s front sills

corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r sills

Pass 6 Nov 2007 266,443 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 256,587 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 256,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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G551 SKE is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G551 SKE, 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 G551 SKE registered?

G551 SKE is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is G551 SKE safe to buy?

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