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B81 YKL

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 YKL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of perishing and also has slight cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside Front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of perishing and has slight cuty to outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,161 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of perishing and also has slight cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside Front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of perishing and has slight cuty to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,547 miles

Slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,810 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,069 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 58,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,665 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,297 miles

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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B81 YKL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B81 YKL, 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 B81 YKL registered?

B81 YKL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1985.

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