MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,509 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet safety catch broken.
rear suspension stiff + minimal movement.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C197 GGL is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 C197 GGL, 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 C197 GGL registered?
C197 GGL is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1986.
Is C197 GGL safe to buy?
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