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D602 XAP

1987 Peugeot 205

Maroon Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD602 XAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,273 miles

nearside non-obligatory mirror not fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,420 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

engine idle speed on the high side

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,997 miles

ns + os track rod end boots perrished

ns head lamp has water ingress + poor immage

osf brake has slite bined

Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns + os track rod end boots perrished

ns head lamp has water ingress + poor immage

osf brake has slite bined

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight noise from offside front driveshaft and/or hub bearing - no roughness found on test. Further investigation recommended

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,715 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 41,715 miles

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

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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D602 XAP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D602 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 D602 XAP registered?

D602 XAP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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