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D595 FYN

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD595 FYN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,542 miles

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,542 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,597 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 108,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 103,416 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 103,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise: play in both front hub assemblys.

advise: play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 102,690 miles

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

rear drums of brake inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2005 102,690 miles

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

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

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

rear drums of brake inspection

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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D595 FYN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D595 FYN, 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 D595 FYN registered?

D595 FYN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D595 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D595 FYN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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