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D26 XRT

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,510 mi
Last recorded101,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 XRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,790 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt frayed slightly

Offside Front headlamp damaged but light output still ok

slight exhaust blow on rear box

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,683 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,839 miles

rear wiper blade torn

small hole in n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,727 miles

some play in rear axle tube radius arm bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,366 miles

Small stone chip in O/S headlamp glass

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chip hole in O/S headlamp glass

Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,130 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chip hole in O/S headlamp glass

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,896 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,755 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 95,755 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,594 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 95,594 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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D26 XRT is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D26 XRT, 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 D26 XRT registered?

D26 XRT is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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