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C474 AKO

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,465 mi
Last recorded44,465 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 AKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,465 miles

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 44,093 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,899 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,451 miles

Both front track rod end gaitors slightly perished

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both- from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,362 miles

both front track rod end dust covers perishing

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,999 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,816 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,323 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,014 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,614 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

oil leak (rocker cover gasket)

slight movement in both of the front top mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,363 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroiding

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,412 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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C474 AKO is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C474 AKO, 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 C474 AKO registered?

C474 AKO is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C474 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 AKO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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