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D678 MKG

1987 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,507 mi
Last recorded192,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 MKG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 192,507 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 192,507 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boot floor starting to rust

rear axil bushes worn

rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2008 188,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 188,727 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

boot floor rusted and holed

both rear steel brake pipes to drums starting to rust

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight exhaust blowing at down pipe

small stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2007 181,295 miles

both rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

brake pipe to offside front flexy starting to rust

drum back plates starting to rust

offside rear boot floor rusted +holed

slight front brake inbalance

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2006 177,110 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 177,110 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear drum back plates starting to rust

off side inner wing starting to rust

rear bump stops missing

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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D678 MKG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D678 MKG, 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 D678 MKG registered?

D678 MKG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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