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D49 JUC

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,263 mi
Last recorded137,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 JUC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,971 miles

Electrical wiring insecure by exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure nearside rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 8 Sep 2018 136,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure by exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure nearside rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 11 May 2017 136,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 136,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 136,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 136,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,680 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 136,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 136,199 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 136,198 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D49 JUC is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D49 JUC, 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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D49 JUC is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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