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C956 TDY

1986 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,778 mi
Last recorded60,778 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 TDY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,778 miles

Brake pedal travels quite far but has reserve.

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to lower part of sill at the front, tiny hole

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower corrosion to lower part of sill at the front, tiny hole

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel pipe splitting at rear, can smell fuel but no obvious leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has lots of travel

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front panel rusty

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 60,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front panel rusty

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,564 miles

corrosion to offside floor, not within any prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside floor, not within any prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2017 59,275 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,978 miles

offside front inner arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,176 miles

both headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

nearside front antiroll brar ball joint dust cover slightly perished

slight blow in centre of exhaust

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,739 miles

steering rack slightly rough

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front headlight reflectors are dull

nearside rear of outer sill repired and filled unabel to fully check repire

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 55,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,689 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 50,855 miles

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

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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C956 TDY is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 C956 TDY, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C956 TDY is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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