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A208 LHP

1984 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 LHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 133,024 miles

slight hole in n/s c.v gator

Pass 4 Jul 2007 132,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 132,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 123,918 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 123,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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A208 LHP is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A208 LHP, 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 A208 LHP registered?

A208 LHP is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A208 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A208 LHP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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