MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
advise adjustment of hand brake cables
both rear tyres beginning to perish
o/s/f lower swivel gaitor split.advise new joint
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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D597 VPL is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D597 VPL, 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 D597 VPL registered?
D597 VPL is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1986.
Is D597 VPL safe to buy?
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