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D738 XPM

1986 Peugeot 205

Maroon Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 XPM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,451 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 91,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 86,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 86,001 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 86,000 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 84,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D738 XPM is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D738 XPM, 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 D738 XPM registered?

D738 XPM is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1986.

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