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D65 OCA

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 OCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 92,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,233 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 18 Jul 2022 92,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.79% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front & Rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop/tail fault (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Wire shorted out on clutch cable. Brake test not completed (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Near alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has cable & hydraulic

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,225 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,225 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 92,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 92,221 miles

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 OCA is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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