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C197 HNM

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC197 HNM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,461 miles

Oil leak

THe o/s front inner wheel arch is damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2010 114,461 miles

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

Oil leak

THe o/s front inner wheel arch is damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2009 106,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 105,649 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

nearside front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside door shut corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering

Pass 6 May 2008 104,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 104,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,726 miles

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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C197 HNM is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

C197 HNM is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C197 HNM safe to buy?

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