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C710 HHG

1985 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,003 mi
Last recorded123,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 HHG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 122,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,895 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 139,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,817 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,818 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 114,484 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,915 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 12,908 miles

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

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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C710 HHG is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C710 HHG, 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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C710 HHG is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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