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A599 YAF

1984 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA599 YAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,150 miles

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

slight play in o/s/r axle bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,795 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,795 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight roughness in steering rack when vehicle jacked up

Fail 7 Nov 2007 29,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,527 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Centre exhaust rubber slightly slit

Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,527 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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A599 YAF is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A599 YAF, 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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A599 YAF is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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