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A603 JLU

1984 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 JLU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,919 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,610 miles

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

Nearside headlight misted

offside headlight glass damaged

offside inner c.v gaiter split

outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,921 miles

deterioration to nearside rear brake hose

headlamps beam image/intensity poor

offside front tyre low on legal tread

slight wear in offside track rod end

wear to nearside frotn track control arm outer bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 82,147 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

overall braking efficiency just acceptable-recommend more detailed inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,613 miles

cracking to offside outer c.v. gaiter

nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

nearside seat belt "notchy"

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

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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A603 JLU is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A603 JLU, 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 A603 JLU registered?

A603 JLU is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 April 1984.

Is A603 JLU safe to buy?

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