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C267 VAC

1985 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 VAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,790 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 33,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,178 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 31,171 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

outer sheathing of both handbrake cables split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,378 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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C267 VAC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C267 VAC, 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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C267 VAC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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