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A242 DWV

1984 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 DWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,778 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs quite worn & have a corrosion lip around circumference

o/s screenwasher poor

o/s/r tyre worn low & perished quite badly

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs quite worn & have a corrosion lip around circumference

n/s/f road wheel bent on inner & outer rims(inner rim on limit of failure)- best to straighten during new tyre fitment

o/s screenwasher poor

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn low & perished quite badly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,045 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Slight corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

n/s/f tyre wearing a bit low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit & perished

Fail 23 Jan 2009 35,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

n/s/f tyre wearing a bit low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit & perished

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,976 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished

center/front pipe very rusty

o/s/f brake disc has surface rust

rear exhause box sounds hollow

Fail 17 Jan 2008 32,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres badly perrished

center/front pipe very rusty

o/s/f brake disc has surface rust

rear exhause box sounds hollow

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,892 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

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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A242 DWV is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A242 DWV, 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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A242 DWV is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 February 1984.

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