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C541 XKV

1986 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 XKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,332 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,956 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,172 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front flex hoses starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,810 miles

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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C541 XKV is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C541 XKV, 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 C541 XKV registered?

C541 XKV is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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