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B736 RFX

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,269 mi
Last recorded63,269 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB736 RFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,269 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 63,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,427 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,522 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,203 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and offside front front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movment at near side front wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,770 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 58,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,921 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 57,921 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,461 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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B736 RFX is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B736 RFX, 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 B736 RFX registered?

B736 RFX is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B736 RFX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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