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D287 POC

1987 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD287 POC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,801 miles

STEERING FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH BUT SERVICIBLE

Fail 9 Dec 2023 98,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEX PIPE TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT FLEX PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT TAIL PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT FLEX PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 97,494 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 96,436 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,740 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight roughness to steering rack on left to right lock with weight off the wheels.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 90,740 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight roughness to steering rack on left to right lock with weight off the wheels.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,924 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,066 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,649 miles

steering rack action left to right feels a little rough but serviceable.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack action left to right feels a little rough but serviceable.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,807 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,094 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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D287 POC is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 D287 POC, 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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D287 POC is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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