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C916 SNJ

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 SNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,114 miles

Both steering inner tie-rods have play.

Front brake imbalance on limit

N/S/R footbrake effort low

Nearside rear flexi brake hose perishing.

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play both sides front hubs.

Fail 13 May 2009 60,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play both sides front hubs.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,172 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 58,172 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in steering rack

play in top suspension mountigs

Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,797 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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C916 SNJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C916 SNJ, 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 C916 SNJ registered?

C916 SNJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C916 SNJ safe to buy?

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