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D478 TNO

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 TNO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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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D478 TNO 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 66.7%.

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 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 D478 TNO, 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 D478 TNO registered?

D478 TNO is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D478 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D478 TNO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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