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J391 OKV

1991 Peugeot 505

Grey Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,800 mi
Last recorded163,800 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 505141,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 OKV
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 163,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 154,101 miles

Brakes pipes greased

Handbrake has high travel

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 154,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes pipes greased

Handbrake has high travel

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 153,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 153,448 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 143,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 143,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2009 139,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 137,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 133,947 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 133,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 129,429 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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J391 OKV is a 1991 Peugeot 505 in Grey with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J391 OKV, 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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J391 OKV is a 1991 Peugeot 505, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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