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D532 HHX

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,371 mi
Last recorded149,371 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD532 HHX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 149,371 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 149,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

air filter insecure

battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

nearside lower ball joint slight play & dust cover split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge just legal

offside rear tyre screw in tread & cut in outer wall

rear number plate damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2005 144,047 miles

battery insecure

n/s lower ball joint dust cover split

rear number plate damaged

Fail 23 May 2005 144,047 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

front fuel pipes damp

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D532 HHX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D532 HHX, 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 D532 HHX registered?

D532 HHX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D532 HHX safe to buy?

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