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D598 XAP

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD598 XAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 135,232 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside sill corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,144 miles

Oil leak ()

offside sill corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,078 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 122,350 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 121,103 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 121,103 miles

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

Steering slightly knotchy on rack

Pass 30 Sep 2006 121,008 miles

Rear brakes need bedding in as this vehicle is a very low usage.

Washer switch is very stiff to operate

Pass 30 Sep 2005 120,890 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 120,890 miles

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.

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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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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D598 XAP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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