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D750 TCW

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,071 mi
Last recorded187,071 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD750 TCW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 187,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 187,067 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale audible only

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 187,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 187,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2017 187,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake.

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated. Advise to replace

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 187,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 187,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 185,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 181,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 173,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 167,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 164,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 162,036 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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D750 TCW is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D750 TCW, 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 D750 TCW registered?

D750 TCW is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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