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2229YX49

1985 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

207,759 mi
Last recorded207,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2229YX49
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2006 207,759 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front dics pad warning wire broken

nearside outter driveshaft boot age cracked

offside front tyre on 2 mm and cracked on sidewall

oil leakage from front of engine

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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2229YX49 is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 2229YX49, 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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2229YX49 is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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