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C980 HKJ

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 HKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 106,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,961 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 100,960 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insercure

both front brake flexis perrishing

o/s/f headlamp aim tarnishing

o/s/f tyre inner side wall perrishing

Fail 11 Jan 2008 100,959 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front brake flexis perrishing

both rear sill back plates heavily covered in underseal

n/s/f indicator lens missing

oil leak on engine

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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C980 HKJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C980 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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C980 HKJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 July 1986.

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