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C37 BPX

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC37 BPX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2008 150,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 150,867 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 143,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 137,813 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 137,810 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside CV boot perished

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Stone chip damage on windscreen

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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C37 BPX is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C37 BPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C37 BPX registered?

C37 BPX is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C37 BPX safe to buy?

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