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D176 VSS

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 VSS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,225 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 9.5% (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak sump plug washer ? ()

Central Front Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed adequately supported by cable tie. (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,220 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine has a slight oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine has a slight oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,212 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 86,207 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,010 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 85,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion appearing to offside rear outer sill area

Cv grease found on and around offside front outer cv gaiter-no split/hole found

Fuel lines corroding as with nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes weak as with nearside and offside front radius arm bushes

No rear seatbelts fitted to rear of vehicle

Play in offside rear main axle beam bearing

Very slight harshness in nearside front road wheel when spun

Fail 28 Sep 2009 80,099 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,099 miles

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

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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D176 VSS is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D176 VSS, 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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D176 VSS is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 August 1986.

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