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D343 BCJ

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,954 mi
Last recorded106,954 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 BCJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,992 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,816 miles

Oil leak

slight binding both front brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,469 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight drag

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut offside front tyre outer wall

rear bump stops missing

slight play offside rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,043 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

cut in offside front tyre wall inner and outer wall

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2009 103,352 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

slight water marks rear no. plate

Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,328 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

slight water marks rear no. plate

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,049 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 102,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 99,278 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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D343 BCJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D343 BCJ, 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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D343 BCJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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