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C244 KJN

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 KJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked around fixing screws (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad warning indicator not connected

Offside Front tyre slight inner edge wear

Fail 14 Feb 2020 44,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad warning indicator not connected

Offside Front tyre slight inner edge wear

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 43,519 miles

Indicator switch inoperative affecting lights (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,128 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2017 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,336 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,198 miles

exhuast blow from rear box

heavy oil leaks from engine

o/s/f mud flap insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,194 miles

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

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

exhuast blow from rear box

heavy oil leaks from engine

o/s/f mud flap insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 40,207 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,914 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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C244 KJN is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C244 KJN, 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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C244 KJN is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 June 1986.

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