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D459 GOU

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,967 mi
Last recorded151,967 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 GOU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 151,967 miles

Body work corroded- sills, wheel arches, chassis and suspension components. Although firm to light tapping and thumb pressure at the time of the mot test.

Exhaust leaks

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front number plate deteriorating

Front shockers leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside front fog light does not work- operates with main beam

Rear brake back plates corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2005 151,967 miles

Body work corroded- sills, wheel arches, chassis and suspension components. Although firm to light tapping and thumb pressure at the time of the mot test.

Exhaust leaks

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front number plate deteriorating

Front shockers leak

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside front fog light does not work- operates with main beam

Rear brake back plates corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2005 150,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body work in general- sills, wheel arches, chassis and suspension components corroded but firm at time of test

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pipes corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside front flexi brake hose cracking but not yet through to cords

Nearside front mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre right on limit and badly perished

Offside front fog light does not work- operates with main beam

Oil leaks- various

Rear brake back plates corroding

Slight exhaust leak

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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D459 GOU is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D459 GOU, 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 D459 GOU registered?

D459 GOU is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1987.

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