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D238 AVH

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,874 mi
Last recorded16,874 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD238 AVH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,874 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 16,873 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,865 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underneath of vehicle and all steering suspension and brake components are very rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underneath of vehicle and all steering suspension and brake components are very rusty

Pass 14 May 2009 16,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 16,827 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 16,793 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 16,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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D238 AVH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D238 AVH, 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 D238 AVH registered?

D238 AVH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 June 1987.

Is D238 AVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D238 AVH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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