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D835 MRL

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 MRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 110,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

different size front tyres to rear.

oil leak,steering and suspension worn,rear chassis and floors coroded.offside rear door difficult to open.

Fail 16 May 2008 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

different size front tyres to rear.

oil leak,steering and suspension worn,rear chassis and floors coroded.offside rear door difficult to open.

Pass 21 May 2007 110,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 110,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2006 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D835 MRL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D835 MRL, 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 D835 MRL registered?

D835 MRL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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