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A20 SSP

1986 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,160 mi
Last recorded153,160 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SSP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 153,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear the rear boot floor is rusting

Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear the rear boot floor is rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,392 miles

Both front inner wings and sill / floor areas are rusty but meet MOT test requirements

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 150,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front inner wings and sill / floor areas are rusty but meet MOT test requirements

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 149,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 147,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor in rear of boot corroded N/s & O/S but not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2012 147,867 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor in rear of boot corroded N/s & O/S but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2011 146,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 142,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 141,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2007 141,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 134,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 131,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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A20 SSP is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 A20 SSP, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 SSP registered?

A20 SSP is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 September 1986.

Is A20 SSP safe to buy?

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