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D300 BPL

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 BPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 125,922 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure behind both headlights (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlights slight movement

nearside front fog light lens damaged

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Jul 2026 125,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure behind both headlights (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlights slight movement

nearside front fog light lens damaged

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind both headlights (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and dust covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slight movement

horn poor operation

nearside front fog light lens damaged

offside windscreen washer poor aim

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

both rear service brakes low effort

nearside rear brake disc pitting

nearside rear wheel slight bind

offside headlight has slight movement

offside windscreen washer poor operation

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

temperature light on

Fail 9 Apr 2024 125,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts upper covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

both rear service brakes low effort

nearside rear brake disc pitting

nearside rear wheel slight bind

offside headlight has slight movement

offside windscreen washer poor operation

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

temperature light on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,922 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

offside headlight has slight movement

rear service brake low effort

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 25 Apr 2023 125,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

offside headlight has slight movement

rear service brake low effort

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,922 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 125,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 125,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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D300 BPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D300 BPL, 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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D300 BPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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