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D729 OUK

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD729 OUK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,998 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,304 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,248 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 56,113 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,113 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 55,996 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,625 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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D729 OUK is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D729 OUK, 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 D729 OUK registered?

D729 OUK is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D729 OUK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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