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C266 DVS

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC266 DVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,331 miles

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))

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 28 May 2025 89,317 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,287 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 24 May 2023 86,800 miles

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 24 May 2023 86,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 7 May 2021 86,106 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 4 May 2021 86,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,453 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,356 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,356 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,437 miles

Nail in Nearside Rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,437 miles

Nail in Nearside Rear tyre

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,950 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,950 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,794 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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C266 DVS is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C266 DVS, 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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C266 DVS is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 August 1985.

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