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B566 BFC

1985 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 BFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 104,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,827 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,736 miles

Handbrake cables insecure

Steering column appears to have tight u/j

Fail 23 Dec 2020 101,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Handbrake cables insecure

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front rear pipe insecure at front. Rubbing on cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering column appears to have tight u/j

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 99,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 99,690 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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B566 BFC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B566 BFC, 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 B566 BFC registered?

B566 BFC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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