MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead- Both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Showing signs of corrosion (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis rail, but in a non prescribed area
Offside Front wing/sill corroded, but in a non-prescribed area
some corrosion to n/s b pillar but not holed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
washers weak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
washers weak
Brake fluid around the servo area but no leaks present
n/s front brake pipe very rusty
o/s front outer c.v boot is starting to crack
o/s rear tyre cracked and perished
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake fluid around the servo area but no leaks present
n/s front brake pipe very rusty
o/s front outer c.v boot is starting to crack
o/s rear tyre cracked and perished
oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
handbrake outer cables corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
reverse lights n/w
o/s/r tyre perrished
weld repairs to floor areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre perrished
weld repairs to floor areas
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
crack in nearside rear light lens
general corrosion on nearside front metal brake pipe
general oil leak around engine
nearside number plate light lens loose
radial cracking in rear tyres
slight cracking in nearside rear flexi hose
slight looseness in haedlamps
slight mositure around rad
slight perishing of front cv boots
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
crack in nearside rear light lens
general corrosion on nearside front metal brake pipe
general oil leak around engine
nearside number plate light lens loose
radial cracking in rear tyres
slight cracking in nearside rear flexi hose
slight looseness in haedlamps
slight mositure around rad
slight perishing of front cv boots
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Font brake discs starting to corrode
Front number plate cracked
Slight exhaust leak from manifold area
Under vehicle rear floor corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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C540 DUC is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C540 DUC, 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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C540 DUC is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1986.
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