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D318 BJF

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 BJF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,368 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 82,367 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,107 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 81,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,990 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Rubber bump stop missing.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,035 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,781 miles

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing split.

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

Rear service brake performance becomoing uneven.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,772 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing split.

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

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

Rear service brake performance becomoing uneven.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,253 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,169 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,805 miles

Vehicle presented for retetst with rejected brake pipe coated.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,593 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters split.

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

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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D318 BJF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D318 BJF, 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 D318 BJF registered?

D318 BJF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1987.

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