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D342 JHY

1986 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

363,180 mi
Last recorded363,180 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD342 JHY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 363,180 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside brake pad sensor leads broken and loose

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside headlamp lens condensated

steering operation slightly coarse

Pass 26 Sep 2006 632,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 632,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 20,440 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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D342 JHY is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 D342 JHY, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D342 JHY is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 October 1986.

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