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B340 HUJ

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 HUJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,322 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,890 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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B340 HUJ is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B340 HUJ, 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 B340 HUJ registered?

B340 HUJ is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B340 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B340 HUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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