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C438 JGN

1986 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 JGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 72,111 miles

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2021 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres very old

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,098 miles

All tyres very old

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked between the tread

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,761 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked between the tread

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,639 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,638 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2007 71,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,638 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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C438 JGN is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C438 JGN, 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 C438 JGN registered?

C438 JGN is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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