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B760 JSC

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB760 JSC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,335 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,924 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,722 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all brake lines damaged and corroded slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front headlights not fully secure but not affecting pattern

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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B760 JSC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B760 JSC, 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 B760 JSC registered?

B760 JSC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B760 JSC safe to buy?

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