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E283 LAJ

1987 Peugeot 505

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 505128,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 LAJ
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,642 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 119,252 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 117,890 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 117,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 117,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 115,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 115,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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E283 LAJ is a 1987 Peugeot 505 in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E283 LAJ, 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 E283 LAJ registered?

E283 LAJ is a 1987 Peugeot 505, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E283 LAJ safe to buy?

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