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C787 EHU

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,302 mi
Last recorded92,302 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 EHU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 92,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 92,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,506 miles

as original test

Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

light switch difficult to operate stem insecure † †offside c/v boot leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2007 330,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 84,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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C787 EHU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C787 EHU, 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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C787 EHU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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