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B566 MGV

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 MGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,812 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 97,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 85,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,121 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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B566 MGV is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B566 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

B566 MGV is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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