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C93 GBO

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,442 mi
Last recorded49,442 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 GBO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,442 miles

Oil leak

Rear flexi brake hoses have slight cracks

Slight play in steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Track control arm bushes have slight cracks

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear flexi brake hoses have slight cracks

Slight play in steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Track control arm bushes have slight cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,044 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C93 GBO is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C93 GBO, 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 C93 GBO registered?

C93 GBO is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C93 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C93 GBO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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