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D42 GBK

1987 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,575 mi
Last recorded212,575 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 GBK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 212,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

body rusty

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 196,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 196,991 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 180,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 180,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 164,280 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 164,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 142,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 142,148 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 118,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 118,923 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 98,960 miles

heavy oil leak

repairs effected to headlight switch

Fail 2 May 2007 98,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,713 miles

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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D42 GBK is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D42 GBK, 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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D42 GBK is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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