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B777 BOV

1984 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB777 BOV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 139,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 133,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,286 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,272 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,539 miles

BODYKIT COVERING SILLS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEADLIGHTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE NIPPLE BROKEN OFF

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

O/S/F BRAKE NIPPLE BROKEN OFF

O/S/F C.V BOOT VERY PERISHED

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT NEAR MOUNT

REAR WIPER OPERATES WHEN WINDSCREEN WIPERS ON

RISE AND FALL ON REAR BRAKES CLOSE TOO LIMIT

Fail 11 Aug 2006 84,539 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front and rear discs

Hand brake cables in poor condition

No spare wheel

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

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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B777 BOV is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 B777 BOV, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B777 BOV is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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