MOT Status
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73,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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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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How do I check the history of B435 VCL?
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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?
The MOT history for B435 VCL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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