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C241 SCF

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

197,590 mi
Last recorded197,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 SCF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2007 197,590 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

near excess play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 197,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 197,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C241 SCF is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C241 SCF, 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 C241 SCF registered?

C241 SCF is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C241 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C241 SCF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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