MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
dash warning lights flickering on and off
front bumper repaired with tape
n/s/r seat belt damaged excessively
no rear seats fitted
non obligatory mirror missing
rear centre seat belt incomplete
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
dash warning lights flickering on and off
front bumper repaired with tape
n/s/r brake binding slightly
n/s/r seat belt damaged excessively
no rear seats fitted
non obligatory mirror missing
rear centre seat belt incomplete
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A131 XGL is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Brown with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A131 XGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A131 XGL registered?
A131 XGL is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 April 1984.
Is A131 XGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A131 XGL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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