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C472 EMC

1985 Peugeot 205

Turquoise Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 EMC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 65,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF headlamp beam pattern indistinct (condensation on lens)

NSR wheel has a slight brake bind

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,111 miles

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

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

rear brakes little uneven

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,453 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 51,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C472 EMC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Turquoise with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C472 EMC, 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 C472 EMC registered?

C472 EMC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 October 1985.

Is C472 EMC safe to buy?

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