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D581 BPL

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 BPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside+nearside c.v gaiters perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 97,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 7 May 2011 97,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 97,742 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,287 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 97,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf wiper split

Pass 16 Dec 2006 97,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 96,855 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 96,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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D581 BPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D581 BPL, 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 D581 BPL registered?

D581 BPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D581 BPL safe to buy?

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