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D691 VRS

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

273,384 mi
Last recorded273,384 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD691 VRS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 273,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 172,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limt (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 172,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 168,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 163,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 157,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 144,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,798 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 137,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened to rear at front (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,607 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 129,600 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,108 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 123,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 113,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 113,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009
Fail 19 Jan 2009

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,512 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 98,432 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 94,350 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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D691 VRS is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D691 VRS, 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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What year was D691 VRS registered?

D691 VRS is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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