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C317 FVX

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,899 mi
Last recorded53,899 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 FVX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,899 miles

N/s/f indicator lamp broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f ind lamp broken

Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,027 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f ind lamp broken

Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,940 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,833 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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C317 FVX is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C317 FVX, 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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What year was C317 FVX registered?

C317 FVX is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C317 FVX safe to buy?

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