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C787 OMO

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 OMO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,480 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both valve stems age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

sills corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both valve stems age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

sills corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front top mounts notchy

corrosion to n/s/r box sill

exhaust corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front top mounts notchy

corrosion to n/s/r box sill

exhaust corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust coroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,518 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,950 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,346 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leak(s)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire(s) broken

nearside rear mechanical brake component(s) allow slightly restricted free movement

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire(s) broken

offside rear mechanical brake component(s) allow slightly restricted free movement

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,113 miles

both front brake pad warning sensor wires broken

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 OMO is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMO, 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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C787 OMO is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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