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D617 BLT

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 BLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,991 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

nearside outer cv gaitor perished and damp - advise eplacement

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp lense damaged

oil leak present

reverse lights inoperative

various body defects

Fail 3 Mar 2012 76,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

nearside outer cv gaitor perished and damp - advise eplacement

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp lense damaged

oil leak present

reverse lights inoperative

various body defects

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,315 miles

centre rear seatbelt in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside outer cv gaitor damp

offside headlamp lense damaged

offside rear shockabsorbers damp

outer rear seatbelts slow to retract

rear tyres perished

reverse lights inoperative

various body defects

various fluid leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,509 miles

cambelt last changed?

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

offside headlamp lense damaged

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

slight binding at rear wheels

slight imbalance between front brakes

slight oil leaks present

various slight body damage

Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,600 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear wiper split

slight imbalance between front brakes

slight oil leaks present

Fail 6 Mar 2010 75,569 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

imbalance front brakes

rear wiper split

slight oil leaks

slight rust on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,751 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,569 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 71,569 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,158 miles

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

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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D617 BLT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D617 BLT, 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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D617 BLT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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