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C428 XCL

1985 Peugeot 205

Brown Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,107 mi
Last recorded44,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 XCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2008 44,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding in reverse

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,107 miles

Offside front brake binding in reverse

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,437 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 42,437 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C428 XCL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Brown with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C428 XCL, 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 C428 XCL registered?

C428 XCL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C428 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C428 XCL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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