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D840 CWK

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,760 mi
Last recorded151,760 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 CWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 151,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 151,760 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 150,582 miles

crack at top of screen outside swept area

engine occassily stalls on idle

front lower panel has corrosion holes outside prescribe areas, has had part panels fitted behind headlamps---poorly !!!!

slight corrosion at nsf jacking point

weld repair to osf inner wing just passable

Fail 8 Apr 2011 150,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front lower panel has corrosion holes outside prescribe areas, has had part panels fitted behind headlamps---poorly !!!!

Pass 26 Jun 2009 142,854 miles

exhaust repair has been applied to exhaust manifold not blowing at time of test

exhaust system knocks on floor underneath

old pads fitted onto new discs require bedding in

Fail 22 Jun 2009 142,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 141,783 miles

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

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

rear tyres slight perishing rust on o/s door step/sill

Fail 16 Apr 2008 141,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 136,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 131,409 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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D840 CWK is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D840 CWK, 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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D840 CWK is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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