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C421 RNJ

1986 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,756 mi
Last recorded60,756 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 RNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split at both ends,clearing windscreen ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old tyres void after 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split at both ends,clearing screen ok.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and lens damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split at both ends,clearing windscreen ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old tyres void after 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split at both ends,clearing screen ok.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,287 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,879 miles

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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C421 RNJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 C421 RNJ, 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 C421 RNJ registered?

C421 RNJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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