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E122 MDL

1987 Peugeot 505

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 MDL
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,881 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 72,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,060 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E122 MDL is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E122 MDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E122 MDL registered?

E122 MDL is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E122 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 MDL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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