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C101 MGJ

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,540 mi
Last recorded77,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 MGJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,540 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2010 77,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,540 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 77,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 77,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C101 MGJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 C101 MGJ, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C101 MGJ registered?

C101 MGJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C101 MGJ safe to buy?

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