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D186 DLU

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,777 mi
Last recorded24,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 DLU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 24,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 9,233 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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D186 DLU is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D186 DLU, 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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What year was D186 DLU registered?

D186 DLU is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D186 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 DLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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