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D559 SWL

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 SWL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 129,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 129,226 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres show wear and deterioration

n/s washer jet weak

wiper blades have smear recommend replacing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 129,226 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres show wear and deterioration

n/s washer jet weak

wiper blades have smear recommend replacing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 129,226 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32: ADVISORY SHEET.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis, steering, suspension and brake components showing age and wear.

Corrosion to nearside 'B' Post base.

Engine and transmission mountings heavily worn.

Front fog lamps missing/incomplete.

Front number plate cracked and rear number plate perishing.

Metal and flexi brake pipes aged and worn.

Modified vehicle.

Nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Nearside windscreen washer poor delivery.

Nearside wing mirror missing.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside c/v gaitor damp.

Rear fog lamp moved to offside upper part of rear screen.

Rear seats and seat belts removed.

Roll cage fitted with 4-point harnesses.

Strut brace fitted under bonnet.

Suspension components heavily corroded and worn.

Various exhaust blows.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 129,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 129,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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D559 SWL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D559 SWL, 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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D559 SWL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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