MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 505s year 1989

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Pass percent:64.29%

(The average a petrol PEUGEOT 505 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:882 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Brake pipe excessively corroded	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	43
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Rear brake binding	18
Registration plate issues	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front brake application uneven	5
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Upper Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose \|2.4.E.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))	1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Fuel hose insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower passenger door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Trailer electrical socket \|13 pin\| not operating the trailer lamps as intended \|1.9.4\|	1
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Inner Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering component fractured and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|6.7.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device insecure \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested leaking caliper to flexi \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside metal to metal grinding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol PEUGEOT 505s year 1989

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