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B136 RHP

1985 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

190,261 mi
Last recorded190,261 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB136 RHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 190,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 470,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 970,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 260,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 610,036 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside of vehicle covered in thick waxoil making it difficult to fully inspect brake pipe and hoses , and fuel pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2016 769,990 miles

all brake pipes and hoses coated with under seal preventing fullinspection

Pass 18 Jun 2015 839,911 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 369,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 439,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2011 528,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 517,836 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 197,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 196,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 194,515 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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B136 RHP is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B136 RHP, 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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B136 RHP is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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