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D222 VPL

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 75,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,996 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 75,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 73,902 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box support rubber split but still supporting the weight of silencer box

Pass 18 May 2016 73,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,633 miles

Rear brake flexible hose ferrels slightly corroded

Rear windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,028 miles

steering slightly knotchy on lock to lock

Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

steering slightly knotchy on lock to lock

Pass 19 May 2006 68,153 miles

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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D222 VPL is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D222 VPL, 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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What year was D222 VPL registered?

D222 VPL is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D222 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D222 VPL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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