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C902 EYD

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 EYD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 175,823 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 175,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 175,411 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 175,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 175,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 175,029 miles

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

Eingine oil leaks

Gear linkage rod from gear lever to box worn

N/S/F inner c.v boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 173,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 173,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 173,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F track rod end movement

Pass 10 Sep 2007 172,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 172,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 170,232 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 170,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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C902 EYD is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C902 EYD, 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 C902 EYD registered?

C902 EYD is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1985.

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