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B178 KBL

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 KBL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 82,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 82,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advance movement in both front top mounts

front flexable brake hoses age cracking

metal brake pipes corroded

no rear seatbelts fitted

stone chips in windscreen

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 82,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front flexable brake hoses age cracking

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

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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B178 KBL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B178 KBL, 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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B178 KBL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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