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D579 SNF

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 SNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 77,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering slightly notchy detected during lock to lock test

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering slightly notchy detected during lock to lock test

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,655 miles

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

o/s/f shock slight misting of oil

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,655 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f shock slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,618 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,418 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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D579 SNF is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D579 SNF, 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 D579 SNF registered?

D579 SNF is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D579 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D579 SNF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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