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C542 KOM

1986 Peugeot 205

Turquoise Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,860 mi
Last recorded56,860 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 KOM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 43,326 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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C542 KOM is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Turquoise with a 1,360cc 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 C542 KOM, 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 C542 KOM registered?

C542 KOM is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C542 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C542 KOM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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