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D235 NBW

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,722 mi
Last recorded111,722 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 NBW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 111,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 110,441 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 12 May 2022 110,441 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside number plate lamp dim

Rear seats and seatbelts removed

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside number plate lamp dim

Rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 15 May 2017 110,415 miles

Offside Front Sidelight flickering

Rear seats and seat belts removed.

Fail 15 May 2017 110,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sidelight flickering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seats and seat belts removed.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 110,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

speedo not working

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,415 miles

Oil leak

speedo not working

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,393 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 110,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 110,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlamp light is reduced due to poor reflector.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 108,226 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,011 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 105,379 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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D235 NBW is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D235 NBW, 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 D235 NBW registered?

D235 NBW is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1986.

Is D235 NBW safe to buy?

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