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D288 LKN

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,044 mi
Last recorded28,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 LKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 28,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 26,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,193 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 25,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,467 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,462 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,467 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,699 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,056 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 4,516 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 4,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011
Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,694 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 105,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 98,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,011 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 79,848 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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D288 LKN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D288 LKN, 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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D288 LKN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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