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D979 BPC

1987 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 BPC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 142,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

front of nearside door sill damaged and starting to corrode

inner wall of offside rear tyre damaged and close to exposing inner cords

offside front suspension mounting area starting to corrode

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside rear suspension mounting area starting to corrode

oil leak

rear side to side brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2008 140,647 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside parking brake performance low

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 15 Mar 2007 138,668 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

offside parking brake performance low

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes along floor pan

Pass 14 Mar 2006 136,179 miles

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

nearside parking brake cable outer casing split

rear section of exhaust new

slight binding to nearside rear brake

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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D979 BPC is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D979 BPC, 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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What year was D979 BPC registered?

D979 BPC is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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