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B839 DTH

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,438 mi
Last recorded21,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB839 DTH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 21,438 miles

bodywork in poor condition

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

corrossion on front subframe

corrossion on rear brake back plates

corrossion on rear silencer

corrossion on suspension components

Fail 23 May 2017 21,436 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork in poor condition

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

corrossion on front subframe

corrossion on rear brake back plates

corrossion on rear silencer

corrossion on suspension components

Pass 19 May 2016 21,268 miles

corrossion on front brake discs and rear brake back plates

corrossion on n/s outer sill and body panels

Fail 11 May 2016 21,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on front brake discs and rear brake back plates

corrossion on n/s outer sill and body panels

Pass 13 May 2015 20,731 miles

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

front suspension has slight corrosion

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 20,176 miles

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

front suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 19,550 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 18,695 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 17,939 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 17,232 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 16,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,359 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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B839 DTH is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B839 DTH, 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 B839 DTH registered?

B839 DTH is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 June 1985.

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