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Q917VOJ

1997 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 205122,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ917VOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 109,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,055 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,615 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Q917VOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q917VOJ, 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 Q917VOJ registered?

Q917VOJ is a 1997 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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