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D834 SCA

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 SCA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,520 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 117,430 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,147 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f for lamp not working

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f for lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 116,485 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,485 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 111,302 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2010 103,489 miles

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

advanced corrosion to middle of floorpan both sides.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,706 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,407 miles

advanced corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 94,849 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion to osr inner and outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2006 95,262 miles

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

advanced corrosion to rear of ns sill and osf floorpan.

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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D834 SCA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 D834 SCA, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D834 SCA registered?

D834 SCA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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