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A601 KAC

1984 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,121 mi
Last recorded21,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 KAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 21,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 20,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 19,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 130,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 130,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,347 miles

Wipers do not switch off

Fail 13 Jan 2014 129,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wipers do not switch off

Pass 17 Aug 2012 129,314 miles

all 4 tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,048 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 128,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 128,910 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 128,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 128,865 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A601 KAC is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A601 KAC, 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 A601 KAC registered?

A601 KAC is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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