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B111 EWG

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 EWG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,389 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 66,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,792 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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B111 EWG is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B111 EWG, 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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What year was B111 EWG registered?

B111 EWG is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B111 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 EWG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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