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G65 RCG

1990 Peugeot 505

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 505142,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 RCG
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,878 miles

rear wiper blade worn

vacum pump belt loose

varius engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2013 139,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade worn

vacum pump belt loose

varius engine oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2011 135,057 miles

both trackrod ends gaitors pearished spilt

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 3 May 2011 135,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both trackrod ends gaitors pearished spilt

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 Jun 2009 130,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

headlamp upper panel corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 130,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

headlamp upper panel corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 128,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2008 128,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 125,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

OVERSIZED FRONT AND REAR TYRES

Pass 31 Jan 2006 120,709 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 120,709 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G65 RCG is a 1990 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel 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 G65 RCG, 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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G65 RCG is a 1990 Peugeot 505, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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