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D58 JML

1986 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,696 mi
Last recorded169,696 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD58 JML
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 169,696 miles

track car, various seats and belts removed.

Fail 7 Aug 2025 169,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

track car, various seats and belts removed.

Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 168,495 miles

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,649 miles

exhaust system noisy

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 160,741 miles

Offside Headlight slightly insecure

Offside Inner Grease around cv gaitor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 160,142 miles

exhaust system noisy

rear seats removed

Pass 3 Aug 2013 154,969 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 154,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 77,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,245 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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D58 JML is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D58 JML, 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 D58 JML registered?

D58 JML is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D58 JML safe to buy?

The MOT history for D58 JML shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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