MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front strut top bearings worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor pan corroding
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside sill corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside sill corroding
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
offside sill corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
all 4 tyres getting perished
surface rust various areas underside vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering slightly knotchy on rack
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering slightly knotchy on rack
Rear brakes need bedding in as this vehicle is a very low usage.
Washer switch is very stiff to operate
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D598 XAP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 D598 XAP, 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 D598 XAP registered?
D598 XAP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 March 1987.
Is D598 XAP safe to buy?
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