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C996 SAB

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC996 SAB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,296 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Spare tire rubber surface cracking due to age of tyre 1985

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rubber bump stop missing

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Slight Oil leek on engine around sump area

Pass 4 Apr 2007 129,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 129,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 127,749 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 127,705 miles

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

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

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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C996 SAB is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C996 SAB, 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 C996 SAB registered?

C996 SAB is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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