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B325 MSW

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 MSW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 33,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,296 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint and at welds to gaurd. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 32,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint and at welds to gaurd. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 31,231 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 31,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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B325 MSW is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B325 MSW, 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 B325 MSW registered?

B325 MSW is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B325 MSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B325 MSW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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