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C887 HKJ

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 HKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,279 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,469 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 109,246 miles

slight corrsion to o/s/f foot pan

Fail 25 Jul 2006 109,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/n/f foot pan slight corrsion

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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C887 HKJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C887 HKJ, 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 C887 HKJ registered?

C887 HKJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is C887 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C887 HKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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