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B616 MDL

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

121,956 mi
Last recorded121,956 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB616 MDL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2005 121,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

hand brake cables in very poor condition

hand brake has long travel

nail in near side rear tyre

offside inner cv boot split

servere corrosion of inner rear pannel

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

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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B616 MDL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B616 MDL, 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 B616 MDL registered?

B616 MDL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B616 MDL safe to buy?

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