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D73 SMR

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 SMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 170,015 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 170,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 166,580 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 165,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

one rear exhaust mount defective

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2020 163,879 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted

slight corrosion both sides rear outer sills

Fail 5 Feb 2020 163,879 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both sides (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released remains on for approx. 5 seconds (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion both sides rear outer sills

Pass 5 Dec 2018 159,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type not working (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2014 159,691 miles

brake pipes rusty

exh temp repair

Pass 11 Apr 2013 159,663 miles

rusty brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2011 159,635 miles

exh repaired

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

wear front disc

Pass 11 May 2009 157,235 miles

n/s/front spot light

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r brake hose perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2009 157,235 miles

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

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

n/s/front spot light

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r brake hose perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

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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D73 SMR is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D73 SMR, 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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D73 SMR is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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