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D543 XEG

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,694 mi
Last recorded167,694 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD543 XEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 167,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,769 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 167,693 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 167,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 167,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 16,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 16,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D543 XEG is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D543 XEG, 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 D543 XEG registered?

D543 XEG is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D543 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D543 XEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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