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C55 DKP

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 DKP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small hole in floor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,054 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section near mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section near hanger (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake wear sensor wire fouling driveshaft

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,778 miles

Driver's seat insecure rail to seat base bolts loose and missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section near hanger (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake wear sensor wire fouling driveshaft

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front pad wear wiring fouling drive shaft

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front pad wear wiring fouling drive shaft

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,449 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,432 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 69,653 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,814 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C55 DKP is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C55 DKP, 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.

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C55 DKP is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 December 1985.

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