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D498 NGJ

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 NGJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,230 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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D498 NGJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D498 NGJ, 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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What year was D498 NGJ registered?

D498 NGJ is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D498 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 NGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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