CarVerify

Free Car Check

D590 DPL

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD590 DPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 147,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front seats loose on rails

both front steering arm inner ball joints have play in

both front stering rack gaiters contaminated with oil (strong advise)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

engine oil level low

front brake discs in poor condition + slightly warped (strong advise)

front bumper damaged

middle silencer of exhaust deteriorating

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted (strong advise)

nearside front lower suspension arm forward bushe has play in (strong advise)

nearside front track rod end gaiter split

offside front lower suspension arm forward bush has play in (strong advise)

offside front washer jet weak

offside rear brake flexi hose deteriorating

parking brake has long travel

slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack lower u/j

top cam belt cover missing

various serious oil leaks (strong advise)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 143,056 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nsf and osf head lamp lens inseure

Fail 23 Oct 2008 143,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nsf and osf head lamp lens inseure

nsf top monting rough

nsr hand brake cable inseure

Pass 31 Aug 2007 135,617 miles

bad oil leak from engine

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

front brake imbalance(nearside effort lower)

offside front strut top bearing worn and a little rough

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 8 Aug 2006 130,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings noisey

play/wear in rack

windscreen scratched left side

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D590 DPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D590 DPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D590 DPL?

You can check the full history of D590 DPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D590 DPL registered?

D590 DPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D590 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D590 DPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D590 DPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D590 DPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.