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D498 YJU

1986 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 YJU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,619 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,759 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,542 miles

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

slight play in nearside front track rod end, slight play inoffside front anti roll bar drop link,

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,542 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end, slight play inoffside front anti roll bar drop link,

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,873 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,913 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 79,913 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,210 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,210 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,983 miles

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

boot struts defective

Fail 3 Oct 2005 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

boot struts defective

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 YJU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

D498 YJU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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