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D234 RCX

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 RCX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slite binding n/s frount brake

Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 107,133 miles

exhaust mid section has minor exhaust gas leak

fuel pipes slightly corrodded

o/s/r brake pipe routed incorrectly but surcure

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,678 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 106,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2008 105,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 105,073 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2007 105,073 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,410 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jan 2006 103,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bump stops missing

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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D234 RCX is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D234 RCX, 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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D234 RCX is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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