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A181 AKY

1984 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 AKY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,517 miles

o/s/f/cv boot leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,135 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 52,133 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,486 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,824 miles

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

advise rear brakes

oil leak

under body corrosion

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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A181 AKY is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A181 AKY, 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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A181 AKY is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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