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B135 HEW

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,024 mi
Last recorded216,024 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 HEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 216,024 miles

Fuel injection pump is damp

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre is cracked and worn on the outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 207,638 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Apr 2008 207,638 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs have corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 199,401 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs have corrosion

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2006 194,515 miles

oil leak

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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B135 HEW is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B135 HEW, 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 B135 HEW registered?

B135 HEW is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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