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C786 SGU

1985 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 SGU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 77,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,323 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,759 miles

boot lid stays do not hold the boot lid in open position

brake pipes covered with oil not allowing full inspection

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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C786 SGU is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C786 SGU, 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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What year was C786 SGU registered?

C786 SGU is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C786 SGU safe to buy?

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