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SMW 160G

1986 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,169 mi
Last recorded102,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 160G
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,871 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,765 miles

cant see brake pipes due to underseal

cant see underside due to underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2008 99,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cant see brake pipes due to underseal

cant see underside due to underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,143 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rack ball ends have play

offside brake has slight bind

Fail 11 Aug 2007 95,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rack ballends have play

osf wheel slight binding

Fail 8 Aug 2007 95,087 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rack ends have small amount of play

Pass 8 Apr 2006 89,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 89,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake pipe slight corroded

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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SMW 160G is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SMW 160G, 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 SMW 160G registered?

SMW 160G is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is SMW 160G safe to buy?

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