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D404 MOD

1986 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,564 mi
Last recorded137,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD404 MOD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 137,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,210 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 136,669 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 134,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D404 MOD is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D404 MOD, 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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What year was D404 MOD registered?

D404 MOD is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D404 MOD safe to buy?

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