Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo (1987)
1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo
CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo is a reliability concern: just 40% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning these are temperamental classics that demand serious maintenance discipline before MOT. Mercifully, dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures, but the low pass rate reflects age-related wear rather than fundamental design flaws.
With a median mileage of 196,040 miles, these turbo diesels have been properly used rather than mollycoddled, and the minimal failure and advisory counts suggest that when they do pass, they're reasonably sorted. If you're considering one, plan for regular pre-MOT remedial work and budget for a specialist diesel turbo mechanic — this isn't a car to buy cheaply and hope for the best.
What to check before buying a 1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 144 | 0.4% | 0.03 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Peugeot 505 GTD Turbo vehicles fall between 196,040 and 196,040 miles.
MOT History Averages
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