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D37 HFB

1987 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 HFB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,242 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,656 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,267 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

OSF wiper split

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,139 miles

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

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

offside wiper split

osf shock absorber weeping

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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D37 HFB is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D37 HFB, 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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D37 HFB is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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