CarVerify

Free Car Check

B915 PDY

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

23,600 mi
Last recorded23,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 PDY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 23,600 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 23,559 miles

Offside reversing lamp inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine area oily underneath

engine area oily underneath

some play in deteriorating front anti roll bar mountings in both track control arms

Fail 27 Jun 2023 23,559 miles

Offside reversing lamp inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine area oily underneath

engine area oily underneath

some play in deteriorating front anti roll bar mountings in both track control arms

Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 23,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,415 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch/sill end and lower inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,366 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,946 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 22,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,497 miles

Both front TCA bushes cracking

Crack in centre of windscreen

NSR wheel arch corroded

Play in OSR axle bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,016 miles

Both front TCA bushes split

Slight play in OSR axle bearing

crack in centre of windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2017 22,016 miles

Both front TCA bushes split

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in OSR axle bearing

crack in centre of windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,721 miles

Both front track control arm bushes split and worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,721 miles

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

Both front track control arm bushes split and worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,228 miles

NSR wheel arch corroded

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,735 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,157 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,812 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,811 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,424 miles

o/s rear sill closure corroded within prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear sill ends corroded

front service brakes slight imbalance

windscreen slight damage

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B915 PDY is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B915 PDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B915 PDY?

You can check the full history of B915 PDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B915 PDY registered?

B915 PDY is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B915 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B915 PDY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B915 PDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B915 PDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.