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A543 OTA

1984 Peugeot 205

Brown Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,624 mi
Last recorded147,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA543 OTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,624 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 147,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 140,159 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 140,036 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 132,598 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 125,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 115,601 miles

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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A543 OTA is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Brown with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A543 OTA, 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 A543 OTA registered?

A543 OTA is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1984.

Is A543 OTA safe to buy?

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