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E278 EAA

1987 Peugeot 505

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

640,451 mi
Last recorded640,451 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 EAA
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 640,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 640,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise o/s h/light reflector+ slight play o/s rack

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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E278 EAA is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E278 EAA, 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 E278 EAA registered?

E278 EAA is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E278 EAA safe to buy?

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