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E160 SKM

1987 Peugeot 505

Green Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 SKM
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,971 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 66,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,846 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 65,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 58,532 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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E160 SKM is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E160 SKM, 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 E160 SKM registered?

E160 SKM is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E160 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 SKM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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