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C474 RJR

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,612 miles

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

corrosion to body work

Fail 13 Nov 2014 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to body work

Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,019 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to body work

steering slightly notchy

Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to body work

steering slightly notchy

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,736 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 46,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,867 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,867 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,285 miles

both rear tyres cracked walls

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 RJR is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJR, 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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C474 RJR is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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