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D768 TAU

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,970 mi
Last recorded153,970 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD768 TAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 153,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 140,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 146,194 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 May 2023 144,193 miles

Coolant leak side of engine area ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering rack input shaft cover split

Fail 11 May 2023 144,192 miles

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

Coolant leak side of engine area ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering rack input shaft cover split

Pass 10 May 2022 132,489 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2021 130,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,009 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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D768 TAU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D768 TAU, 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 D768 TAU registered?

D768 TAU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D768 TAU safe to buy?

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