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E143 HHP

1987 Peugeot 505

Black Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 HHP
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 167,647 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 167,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 167,642 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 167,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Bonnet doesnt open easily

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle has corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

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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E143 HHP is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Black with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E143 HHP, 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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E143 HHP is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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