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B260 DJN

1985 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,986 mi
Last recorded52,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 DJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,930 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill +inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside non obligatory door mirror is loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside non obligatory door mirror is loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,412 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,815 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,795 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,075 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,850 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B260 DJN 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 73.7%.

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 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 B260 DJN, 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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B260 DJN is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 June 1985.

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