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C543 HTT

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2005
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 HTT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2005 155,114 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r sill coroded

play in o/s steering rack

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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C543 HTT is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C543 HTT, 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 C543 HTT registered?

C543 HTT is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C543 HTT safe to buy?

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