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D788 ALU

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 ALU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,049 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 78,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,260 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,260 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,796 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 73,884 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 73,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,778 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,382 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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D788 ALU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D788 ALU, 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 D788 ALU registered?

D788 ALU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D788 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D788 ALU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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