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D784 FHY

1986 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD784 FHY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower door to hinge badly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,065 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,707 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,586 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,510 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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D784 FHY is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D784 FHY, 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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D784 FHY is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1986.

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