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D529 YVV

1987 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

226,733 mi
Last recorded226,733 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 YVV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 226,733 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 222,852 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 219,300 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 213,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 208,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 208,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 203,204 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 203,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 198,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 194,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 190,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 187,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 183,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 180,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 180,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 172,987 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 172,987 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 168,914 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 164,457 miles

Low effort on n/s rear brakes.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 161,395 miles

Low effort on rear service brake

Fail 13 Feb 2010 157,815 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 157,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 155,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 155,466 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 152,630 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 151,579 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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D529 YVV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D529 YVV, 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 D529 YVV registered?

D529 YVV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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