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D685 JJT

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 JJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 146,782 miles

brake servo corroded

corrosion to offside front door by hinges

corrosion to underside

offside headlamp cloudy

Fail 5 May 2010 146,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake servo corroded

corrosion to offside front door by hinges

corrosion to underside

offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 5 May 2009 146,097 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside head lamp cloudy

outer door handles sticking slightly

Fail 5 May 2009 146,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside head lamp cloudy

outer door handles sticking slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 145,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engin oil leakes

nearside front outer door handle sticking

rear nearside tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2007 144,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlamp not clear

outer door handles sticking

Fail 10 May 2006 143,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lower part of rear bumper not 100% secure

outer hand brake cables corroding and cracking

rear nearside lamp lenze cracked

Pass 10 May 2006 143,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lower part of rear bumper not 100% secure

outer hand brake cables corroding and cracking

rear nearside lamp lenze cracked

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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D685 JJT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D685 JJT, 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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D685 JJT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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