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D603 APH

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,090 mi
Last recorded62,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD603 APH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,090 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

steering lock does not engage

Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

steering lock does not engage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 129,419 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator area

multi point race harness fitted n/s & o/s front

n/s mirror insecure

rear seats removed

slight leak from both outer cv boots

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Aug 2010 129,415 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak from radiator area

handbrake cable fouling n/s rear wheel

multi point race harness fitted n/s & o/s front

n/s mirror insecure

rear seats removed

slight leak from both outer cv boots

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Jun 2009 124,431 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front springs hang loose when weight remved from struts n/s & o/s

limited reserve on handbrake travel

no rear seats fitted

non standard static multi point seat belts fitted n/s & o/s front

o/s front brake wear indicator wire not connected

Fail 3 Jun 2009 124,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front springs hang loose when weight remved from struts n/s & o/s

limited reserve on handbrake travel

no rear seats fitted

non standard static multi point seat belts fitted n/s & o/s front

o/s front brake wear indicator wire not connected

Fail 2 Jun 2009 124,422 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2009 123,743 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner drive shaft boots split

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2008 117,740 miles

see checklist 536635

Fail 25 May 2008 117,735 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

see checklist 536635

Pass 8 Oct 2007 113,857 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 113,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 111,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 110,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 110,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise both front tyres on inner sidewalls starting to perish

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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D603 APH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D603 APH, 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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D603 APH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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