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D499 MBA

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 MBA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 90,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the side of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No Fluid from Washer Jet (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the side of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,600 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,176 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,547 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,547 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,639 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,771 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,766 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,279 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,992 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 May 2007 52,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,870 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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D499 MBA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D499 MBA, 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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D499 MBA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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