MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside headlamp lens missing
nearside headlamp taped up
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front brake hoses perished
nearside front wheel trim damaged and loose
offside and nearside front steady bar bushes perished and worn
offside front to rear brake pipe-light corrosion
play/wear in steering rack
windscreen dirty and stone chip
slight play in o/s track rod end....both track rod end dust covers split....handbrake cable outer casings starting to split....front discs slightly pitted....front flexi brake perishing....all metal brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C397 RPF is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C397 RPF, 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 C397 RPF registered?
C397 RPF is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 November 1985.
Is C397 RPF safe to buy?
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