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C948 XNG

1985 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 XNG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blow from rear box and pipe loose

both rear brake flexi hoses splitting

both rear hand brake cables split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,105 miles

both front seat catches stiff to lock in to place

n/s/f brake flexi hose starting to split and perish

Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,749 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,896 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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C948 XNG is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C948 XNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C948 XNG registered?

C948 XNG is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C948 XNG safe to buy?

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