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D181 MAF

1987 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

545,327 mi
Last recorded545,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 MAF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 545,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear slight free play on rear axle

after market suspension fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 545,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear slight free play on rear axle

after market suspension fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 545,144 miles

boot not latching securely everytime,ok at time of test

corrosion in front brake pipes

cuts in rear tyres -close to rear wheel arches

damage to nearside rear of bonnet

diesel leak/smell

non-standard wheels,suspension,seats,seat belts,etc

rear seats missing - half-roll cage fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 443,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres has cuts from wheel arch no cords visible

both rear wheel arches damaged and corroded inner

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion to front suspension componenets

offside headlight loose but is secure

suspension has been lowered

Fail 25 Mar 2015 44,377 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot does not shut

both rear tyres has cuts from wheel arch no cords visible

both rear wheel arches damaged and corroded inner

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion to front suspension componenets

offside headlight loose but is secure

suspension has been lowered

Pass 7 Jul 2011 443,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front+rear suspension lowered

general underside corrosion front+rear

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sidesill covers fitted

slight pitting to all brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2011 443,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front+rear suspension lowered

general underside corrosion front+rear

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sidesill covers fitted

slight pitting to all brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2010 441,956 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside rusting

Fail 14 Jul 2010 441,943 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2009 438,444 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 438,417 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 335,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

full body kit fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 327,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 327,631 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 218,302 miles

o/s/rearaxle mounting perishing

steering system slightly rough

Fail 28 Jun 2006 218,267 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/rear axle mounting perishing

parking performance on limit 16 %

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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D181 MAF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 D181 MAF, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D181 MAF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 April 1987.

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