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B808 WNC

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB808 WNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

noise from o/s/f wheel

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

slight noise from o/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 33,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 23,536 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 23,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 14,193 miles

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

rear silencer is badly corroded

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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B808 WNC is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B808 WNC, 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 B808 WNC registered?

B808 WNC is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B808 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B808 WNC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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