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D835 NKG

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

226,058 mi
Last recorded226,058 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 NKG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 226,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mount (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack rough in operation (not detectable at steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 225,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and front bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 225,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 225,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 225,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 224,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 224,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 222,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 222,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 221,678 miles

Nearside corrosion

Rear pads low

corrosion

o/s/r corrosion

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 221,678 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 220,734 miles

Nearside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

handbrake reading low

Fail 20 May 2016 220,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

handbrake reading low

Pass 20 May 2015 219,834 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 219,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front no plate

n/s/f flexi

o/s/r axle bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 218,437 miles

n/s/f flexi brake pipe

n/s/f shock damp with oil

o/s/r wheel bearing play

Pass 23 Mar 2013 216,501 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 216,501 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 215,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 213,437 miles

n/s/f gator condition

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 26 Mar 2010 210,973 miles

both rear tyres

n/s/f gator condition

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres

n/s/f gator condition

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 208,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 208,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 205,120 miles

both rear tyrescondition

n/s/f drive shaft gator pin hole

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 202,788 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil dipstick missing

nearside rear fog light out

rear tyres worn on inside of tread area

Fail 2 Mar 2007 202,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil dipstick missing

nearside rear fog lamp not operating

rear tyres worn on inside of tread area

Pass 20 Feb 2006 199,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 199,648 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on footbrake pedal

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 NKG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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