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C550 CRU

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 CRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,643 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,575 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,657 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,332 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE CABLES POOR CONDITION

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,332 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 41,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 41,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C550 CRU is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 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 C550 CRU, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C550 CRU registered?

C550 CRU is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C550 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C550 CRU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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