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D374 VNJ

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,880 mi
Last recorded27,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD374 VNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,543 miles

SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN OFF SIDE FRONT STRUT BEARING.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,219 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2007 23,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,841 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 22,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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D374 VNJ is a 1986 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 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 D374 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D374 VNJ registered?

D374 VNJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D374 VNJ safe to buy?

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