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B333 APP

1985 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,047 mi
Last recorded51,047 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 APP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,721 miles

prepared vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2022 50,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

prepared vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,339 miles

prepared vehicle

Pass 21 May 2015 50,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer cill damaged

slight lift in n/s/f upper suspension mounting

vehicle has been heavily modified

vehicle is for rally purpose

Fail 16 May 2015 50,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer cill damaged

slight lift in n/s/f upper suspension mounting

vehicle has been heavily modified

vehicle is for rally purpose

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,587 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,822 miles

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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B333 APP is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 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 B333 APP, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B333 APP is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B333 APP safe to buy?

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