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C281 CFB

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 CFB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,571 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,571 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,929 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 78,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 78,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 72,204 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front bumper loose

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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C281 CFB is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C281 CFB, 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 C281 CFB registered?

C281 CFB is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C281 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 CFB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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