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D384 VJC

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD384 VJC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 129,431 miles

impact damage to underside of vehicle

rally car

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,824 miles

impact damage to underside of vehicle

rally car

Fail 25 Sep 2014 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

impact damage to underside of vehicle

rally car

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,440 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 127,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 127,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 127,173 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 126,965 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 126,965 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D384 VJC is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D384 VJC, 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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What year was D384 VJC registered?

D384 VJC is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D384 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D384 VJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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