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B430 WOW

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 WOW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,016 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes some corrosion

main beam warning light dim

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,566 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 64,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,341 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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B430 WOW is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B430 WOW, 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 B430 WOW registered?

B430 WOW is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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