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D299 YRS

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 YRS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed around welded areas

Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,784 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed around welded areas

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,554 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 18 May 2009 151,554 miles

front seat belts removed and 4 point harnesses fitted at the time of the test.

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 16 May 2008 151,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front seat belts have been removed and (5) point saftey harnesses fitted at the time of the test

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 8 Feb 2007 151,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 146,459 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 146,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D299 YRS is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D299 YRS, 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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D299 YRS is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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