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C834 WFX

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC834 WFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,995 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

osr tyre perished on edge of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,416 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,039 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2007 62,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 61,664 miles

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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C834 WFX is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C834 WFX, 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 C834 WFX registered?

C834 WFX is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C834 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C834 WFX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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