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C166 PTF

1986 Peugeot 205

Maroon Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 PTF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,230 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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C166 PTF is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C166 PTF, 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 C166 PTF registered?

C166 PTF is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C166 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C166 PTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C166 PTF have outstanding finance?

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