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A157 OFX

1984 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,511 mi
Last recorded12,511 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 OFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 12,511 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 12,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 12,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 12,383 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,242 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 12,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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A157 OFX is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 A157 OFX, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A157 OFX registered?

A157 OFX is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A157 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A157 OFX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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