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OAE 587Y

1983 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 50561,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 587Y
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 65,451 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2025 65,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,562 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,450 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,450 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower floor corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills are a little weak,

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 61,512 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear outer sill very weak

offside rear outersill very weak

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

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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OAE 587Y is a 1983 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 61,533 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 OAE 587Y, 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 43 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAE 587Y registered?

OAE 587Y is a 1983 Peugeot 505, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is OAE 587Y safe to buy?

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