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C499 TEH

1985 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,769 mi
Last recorded135,769 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 TEH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 135,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 135,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 135,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 135,361 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise vehicle structure corroded advise body filler in rear inner arches

Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 133,084 miles

advise rear axle bushes worn †advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2005 131,567 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 131,553 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C499 TEH is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C499 TEH, 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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C499 TEH is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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