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D853 KBU

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 KBU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,994 miles

exhaust mid section corrosion.

n/s/front flexi. brake hose showing slight fatigue.

n/s/rear tyre on limits.

o/s sill has corrosion at rear.

o/s/rear tyre approaching limits.

slight bulkhead corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

boot lid no handle.

engine/gearbox oil leaks.

front brake discs corrosion.

n/s/front brake disc slight discolouration.

n/s/front flexi brake hose showing fatigue.

n/s/rear tyre crac ks in wall and approaching limits.

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slight play and slight noise.

o/s/rear sill corrosion.

o/s/rear tyre approaching limits.

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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D853 KBU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D853 KBU, 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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D853 KBU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 August 1986.

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