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D172 GRV

1987 Peugeot 505

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,597 mi
Last recorded131,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 GRV
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,597 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 131,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

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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D172 GRV is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 128,181 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 D172 GRV, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D172 GRV is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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