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D65 BDD

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,514 mi
Last recorded24,514 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 BDD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 24,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 24,511 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All bake pipes under vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 24,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 24,444 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished, not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,359 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,438 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt removed

Fail 2 Aug 2012 22,438 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear seat belt removed

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 22,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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D65 BDD is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 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 D65 BDD, 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 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D65 BDD is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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