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B262 UJT

1985 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,018 mi
Last recorded27,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 UJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 27,018 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front and rear ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 25,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front and rear ()

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 24,700 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 22,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in top suspension mounting

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front and rear ()

both front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

drivers seat bolted solid therefore unable to move(seat changed from original)

Pass 16 May 2018 20,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 20,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,936 miles

near side and off side front brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side front wing damage

Fail 18 Jul 2014 19,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near side and off side front brake discs surface corrosion

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

near side front wing damage

Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,295 miles

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 May 2006 18,905 miles

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

both bottom ball joint dust covers split. †offside rear indicator not very bright. †screen washers not very good.

nearside rear foot brake low.

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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B262 UJT is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B262 UJT, 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 B262 UJT registered?

B262 UJT is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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