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C135 DPP

1985 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,021 mi
Last recorded183,021 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 DPP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 183,021 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Engine oil leak

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front tie bar bushes (chassis) slight movement

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside inner cv gaitor insecurely mounted

Nearside parking brake slow to opperate

Nearside rear and offside front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Shock absorbers weak

Tyres perished and worn

Fail 13 Nov 2008 183,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes rusty

Engine oil leak

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside inner cv gaitor insecurely mounted

Nearside parking brake slow to opperate

Nearside rear and offside front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Shock absorbers weak

Tyres perished and worn

Pass 14 Nov 2007 181,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs deteriated

play in steering rack

windscreen lightly scratched & blades poor

Fail 13 Nov 2007 181,253 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs deteriated

play in steering rack

windscreen lightly scratched & blades poor

Pass 15 Nov 2006 178,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

f/brake disscs deteriated

f/no.plate cracked

o/s & n/s f/suspension compliance bushes deteriated

play in lower steering column u/j

Pass 20 Dec 2005 175,023 miles

Both rear tyres side wall perished

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 175,023 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished side walls

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C135 DPP is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 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 C135 DPP, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C135 DPP is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1985.

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