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B554 CAF

1985 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 CAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front light units misted

front n/plate damaged

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,084 miles

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

both front light units misted

front n/plate damaged

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,162 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 28 Dec 2006 58,859 miles

n/s f w/brg noisey

Fail 27 Dec 2006 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 49,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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B554 CAF is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B554 CAF, 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 B554 CAF registered?

B554 CAF is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 February 1985.

Is B554 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B554 CAF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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