MOT Status
Mileage
142,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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C148 RJC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C148 RJC, 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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What year was C148 RJC registered?
C148 RJC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1985.
Is C148 RJC safe to buy?
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