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B590 COP

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

392 mi
Last recorded392 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB590 COP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 392 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 46 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 9 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle suspesion /brakes modified

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension and brakes modified for motorsport

Pass 21 Jun 2012 125,439 miles

cat modefied for rallying

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 124,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 124,301 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 124,013 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 124,013 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 116,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 106,164 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 106,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B590 COP is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B590 COP, 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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B590 COP is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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