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C537 YAD

1986 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,555 mi
Last recorded39,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 YAD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 39,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,382 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,685 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 36,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.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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C537 YAD is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C537 YAD, 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 C537 YAD registered?

C537 YAD is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C537 YAD safe to buy?

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