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B435 VCL

1985 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 VCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,811 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 73,807 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bulge in flex hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 12 May 2025 72,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 66,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 64,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 63,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,233 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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B435 VCL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B435 VCL, 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 B435 VCL registered?

B435 VCL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B435 VCL safe to buy?

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