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D242 PBM

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,483 mi
Last recorded76,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 PBM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,483 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2026 76,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,472 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,472 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,216 miles

emissions c\o is low. hydrocarbons close to limit.

rear lower valance loose?

Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake servo pressure slow to build up?

emissions c\o is low. hydrocarbons close to limit.

nearside rear foot brake and handbrake low effort

rear lower valance loose?

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D242 PBM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D242 PBM, 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 D242 PBM registered?

D242 PBM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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