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A205 FAL

1984 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 FAL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024
Pass 2 Jun 2023 763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021
Fail 23 Jun 2021

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,517 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

vehicle presented as a rally car

Pass 5 Jun 2018 20 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding and offside (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,350 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A205 FAL is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A205 FAL, 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 A205 FAL registered?

A205 FAL is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 May 1984.

Is A205 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A205 FAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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