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C42 GMD

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 GMD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,659 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,659 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,265 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 100,265 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,577 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side repeaters slightly loose

both wipers split

nearside rear brake pipe slightly loose (temporary repair )

Fail 25 Oct 2011 97,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side repeaters slightly loose

both wipers split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r tyres starting to preish

Fail 23 Oct 2009 91,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r tyres starting to preish

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe under bonnet perrishing

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread side walls

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,586 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2005 81,537 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 81,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C42 GMD is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C42 GMD, 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 C42 GMD registered?

C42 GMD is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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