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D794 OVS

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,425 mi
Last recorded128,425 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD794 OVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 121,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside + nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside + nearside (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside + nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,891 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 120,676 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 120,675 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D794 OVS is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D794 OVS, 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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D794 OVS is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1986.

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