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Q385CMX

1997 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 205122,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ385CMX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2005 100,246 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 100,246 miles

Front Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel lines corroded

osr steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2005 100,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines corroded

nsr tyre perished

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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Q385CMX is a 1997 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 122,627 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 Q385CMX, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q385CMX registered?

Q385CMX is a 1997 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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