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D998 UFJ

1987 Peugeot 505

Red Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD998 UFJ
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 223,147 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 223,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 613,187 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 493,367 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 593,353 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 388,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 388,900 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 388,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 363,355 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 363,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 358,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 358,102 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

excessive corrosion to both nearside and offside front inner wings by slam panel

excessive corrosion to front x member

Pass 24 May 2006 252,539 miles

already advised on failure

Fail 24 May 2006 252,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

excess corrosion to o/s/f top slam panel

n/s/r rear seat back wont lock upright

o/s/r rear seat beltwont pull out

rear and n/s/f wiper blade torn on ends

Fail 19 May 2006 252,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

excess corrosion to o/s/f top slam panel

n/s/r rear seat back wont lock upright

o/s/r rear seat belt wont pull out

rear and n/s/s wiper blade torn on ends

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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D998 UFJ is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D998 UFJ, 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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D998 UFJ is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 6 July 1987.

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