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H257 UWG

1991 Peugeot 505

Gold Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 505141,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 UWG
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,983 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Coolant light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 71,965 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 71,952 miles

Upper Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 71,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,998 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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H257 UWG is a 1991 Peugeot 505 in Gold with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 141,412 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 H257 UWG, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H257 UWG registered?

H257 UWG is a 1991 Peugeot 505, first registered on 3 July 1991.

Is H257 UWG safe to buy?

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