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C955 BEU

1985 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,013 mi
Last recorded52,013 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 BEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,013 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,670 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 50,668 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C955 BEU is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C955 BEU, 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 C955 BEU registered?

C955 BEU is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C955 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C955 BEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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