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D737 WHJ

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD737 WHJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front/rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Repairs to front exhaust

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2023 103,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Front suspension components corroded

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Rear reversing light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,969 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

presenter adviced

Fail 9 Jul 2015 102,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 101,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,700 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s bonnet hinge insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,700 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s bonnet hinge insecure

Pass 9 May 2011 103,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 101,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 100,118 miles

o/s mirror loose o/s/rear tyre cracking brake pipes corroding o/s/front brake hose deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 98,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 98,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2007 96,353 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 95,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 95,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f brake flexy cracked. n/s/r rubber bumpstop 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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D737 WHJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D737 WHJ, 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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D737 WHJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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