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D291 EDG

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,659 mi
Last recorded159,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 EDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 159,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 159,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,546 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 142,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 129,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 129,110 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 119,235 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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D291 EDG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D291 EDG, 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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D291 EDG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D291 EDG safe to buy?

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