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D428 OUA

1986 Peugeot 205

Purple Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

144,817 mi
Last recorded144,817 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD428 OUA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 144,817 miles

Corrosion to off side sill and floor

Engine oil leak

Near side front spring loose in it's seat

Near side inner cv boot split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight blow at the exhaust back box joint

Pass 22 Feb 2008 144,817 miles

Corrosion to off side sill and floor

Engine oil leak

Near side front spring loose in it's seat

Near side inner cv boot split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight blow at the exhaust back box joint

Fail 1 Feb 2008 144,817 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner c/v boots leaking.

both rear flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

coolant pipes catching on steering column.

fuel pipes routed under subframe.

n/s/rear shock absorber damp.

o/s/front shock absorber weak.

o/s/rear no suspension movement.

oil leak.

slight n/s/front track rod end play.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 144,804 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine oil leak

coolant pipe insecure (near crank shaft pully)

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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D428 OUA is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Purple with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 D428 OUA, 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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D428 OUA is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 October 1986.

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