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A212 MEL

1984 Peugeot 205

Maroon Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,594 mi
Last recorded102,594 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 MEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/rear tyre heavly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,594 miles

n/s/rear tyre heavly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 100,907 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 100,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 98,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel tank in poor condition

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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A212 MEL is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A212 MEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A212 MEL registered?

A212 MEL is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A212 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 MEL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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