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C223 GRL

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 GRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,587 miles

front no plate damaged

o/s/f brake flexi weather cracked

stone damage to w/screen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,446 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,446 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre on 2/2.5mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,984 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre on 2/2.5mm

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,362 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2008 52,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,826 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 50,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C223 GRL is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C223 GRL, 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 C223 GRL registered?

C223 GRL is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C223 GRL safe to buy?

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