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D160 XGX

1986 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 XGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 121,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.03% (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,504 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 121,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,504 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 121,486 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 121,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,484 miles

HEADLAMP UNITS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE INNER C.V. GAITOR SPLIT

REAR SILLS CORRODING

Pass 30 Apr 2010 120,858 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Apr 2010 120,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 May 2009 120,295 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN BOTH REAR INNER & OUTER SILLS & NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

Fail 6 May 2009 120,295 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN BOTH REAR INNER & OUTER SILLS & NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,929 miles

NEARSIDE INNER C.V. GAITOR SPLIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE INNER C.V. GAITOR SPLIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

Pass 3 Jan 2007 119,621 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 119,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2005 118,925 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 118,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D160 XGX is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 D160 XGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D160 XGX registered?

D160 XGX is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 October 1986.

Is D160 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 XGX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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