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D842 ENH

1987 Peugeot 505

Maroon Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 ENH
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 109,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,191 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 94,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight dampness at power steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,636 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat /nav removed ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak near cupling (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable spring retainer broken

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into pump oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat /nav removed ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak near cupling (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim to low [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable spring retainer broken

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into pump oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,805 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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D842 ENH is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Maroon with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D842 ENH, 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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D842 ENH is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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