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D456 HME

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,857 mi
Last recorded186,857 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 HME
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 186,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 186,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s outer sill.. n/s rear bump stop missing. n/s rear brake pipe corroded. o/s rear tyre worn on edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 177,026 miles

poor beam image o/s headlamp. o/s front brake disc worn and scored. both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 177,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

poor beam image o/s headlamp. o/s front brake disc worn and scored. both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 170,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2008 163,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 156,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 156,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 151,587 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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D456 HME is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D456 HME, 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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D456 HME is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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