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Q483DEF

1971 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,882 mi
Last recorded62,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 205122,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ483DEF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,882 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front near side fog light insecure

idle speed high

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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Q483DEF is a 1971 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 122,530 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 Q483DEF, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q483DEF is a 1971 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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