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C764 HGF

1985 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC764 HGF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 43,325 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 43,283 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,436 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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C764 HGF is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C764 HGF, 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 C764 HGF registered?

C764 HGF is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 November 1985.

Is C764 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C764 HGF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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