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C203 GUK

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 GUK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,309 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C203 GUK is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C203 GUK, 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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C203 GUK is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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