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B887 RRU

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 RRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 133,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 133,661 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 133,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 132,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 131,771 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,122 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2009 129,708 miles

Both rear suspension "Bump" stops missing

Front number plate damaged

Front spot lights removed that were obscuring front number plate

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 129,708 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear suspension "Bump" stops missing

Front number plate damaged

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 129,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 128,100 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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B887 RRU is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc 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 B887 RRU, 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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B887 RRU is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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