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B329 FAM

1985 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 FAM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 168,029 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch under bonnet near washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2020 167,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 167,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s from flexies to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 167,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,772 miles

Nearside Rear inside wall slightly rubbed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 167,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 167,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 166,027 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear inner body sil, slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 166,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear inner body sil, slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 165,443 miles

Both front suspention strut top bearings poor

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2011 165,441 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front suspention strut top bearings poor

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 164,408 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 164,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not within persribbed areas

Fail 20 May 2010 164,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not within persribbed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2009 163,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 163,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 161,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 158,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 158,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 154,342 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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B329 FAM is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B329 FAM, 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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B329 FAM is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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