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B854 LEM

1985 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB854 LEM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,235 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 94,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 94,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,181 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,807 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 92,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2006 90,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B854 LEM is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B854 LEM, 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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B854 LEM is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 January 1985.

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