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B4 OLX

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,464 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Limited inspection of underside due to rally reanforst under pannals

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 66,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 65,776 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 63,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly 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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B4 OLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 B4 OLX, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 OLX registered?

B4 OLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is B4 OLX safe to buy?

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