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B782 VUG

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

48,392 mi
Last recorded48,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB782 VUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2005 48,392 miles

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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION TO NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE INNER OUTER SILLS AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

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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B782 VUG is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 B782 VUG, 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 B782 VUG registered?

B782 VUG is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B782 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B782 VUG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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