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D289 CEW

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 CEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 77,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,607 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 73,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 13 May 2008 72,096 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 72,096 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o s r shocker leaking slightly.

Pass 9 May 2007 70,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 68,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2006

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

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

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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D289 CEW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D289 CEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D289 CEW registered?

D289 CEW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D289 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D289 CEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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