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D551 KWT

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 KWT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,646 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake imbalance = rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,382 miles

front brake discs poor

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

rear brakes slight imbalance - offside lower effort

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,866 miles

offside front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,866 miles

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

offside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,898 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes slightly out of balance.

wiper motor slightly slow / worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,480 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,932 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,801 miles

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

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

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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D551 KWT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D551 KWT, 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 D551 KWT registered?

D551 KWT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D551 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 KWT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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