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B918 AKE

1985 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,720 mi
Last recorded60,720 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB918 AKE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both handbrake cables deteriorating

Both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear light lens damaged/repaired satisfactorily

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,412 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside taillight lens damaged/repaired

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 52,052 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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B918 AKE is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B918 AKE, 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 B918 AKE registered?

B918 AKE is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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