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C844 VLW

1986 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,323 mi
Last recorded56,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC844 VLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,323 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,605 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,313 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

vechicle tested under wet condition

Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

vechicle tested under wet condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2005 46,886 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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C844 VLW is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C844 VLW, 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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What year was C844 VLW registered?

C844 VLW is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C844 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C844 VLW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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