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C767 DHY

1985 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,487 mi
Last recorded238,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC767 DHY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 238,487 miles

Rear sections of both outer sills in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2015 237,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 237,372 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 237,372 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 236,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 236,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 234,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor oil leak

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 234,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor oil leak

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 232,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front ball joint rubber boot split

offside front steering arm has play

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 229,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2010 229,805 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 227,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 227,735 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 225,246 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 225,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 223,476 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 223,476 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side rear bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 220,885 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 220,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 215,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 215,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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C767 DHY is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C767 DHY, 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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C767 DHY is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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