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C200 MFL

1985 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 MFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,489 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 84,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,400 miles

battery is poor

rear seats removed,harnesses fitted..

rear subframe has play in joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2008 84,363 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery is poor

rear seats removed,harnesses fitted..

rear subframe has play in joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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C200 MFL is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C200 MFL, 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 C200 MFL registered?

C200 MFL is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C200 MFL safe to buy?

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