MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
b oth rear inner wheel arches rotted away
both outer sills very tender due to corosion
huge engine oil leak
both outer and inner sills tender due to corrosion, os handbrake cable in poor condition, both front tyres low tread, play in osf bottom ball joint, osf brake slightly binding on
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front metal brake pipes are corroding and nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroding
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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B740 UVG is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B740 UVG, 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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B740 UVG is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 March 1985.
Is B740 UVG safe to buy?
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