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A144 WCV

1983 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Peugeot 20566,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 WCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,623 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and floorpan sections

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate struts defective

Pass 15 Aug 2005 78,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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A144 WCV is a 1983 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 66,467 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 A144 WCV, 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 43 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A144 WCV registered?

A144 WCV is a 1983 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A144 WCV safe to buy?

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