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D86 WNU

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,676 mi
Last recorded13,676 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 WNU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,676 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2009 136,762 miles

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

general corrosion.....

previous body repairs noted to n/s & o/s lower body.....

rear brake pipes corroding, and pipe at n/s/r around fuel tank area.....

rear exhaust temp, mount noted, advise correct fitment.....

Fail 10 Jun 2009 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

exhaust leak , centre to rear join.....

general corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s headlamp adjustment faulty.....

play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint , advise replacement, slight play in n/s/f.......

previous body repairs noted to n/s & o/s lower body.....

rear brake pipes corroding, and pipe at n/s/r around fuel tank area.....

rear exhaust temp, mount noted, advise correct fitment.....

Pass 5 Jan 2008 126,894 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 115,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 115,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 114,097 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 114,097 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D86 WNU is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D86 WNU, 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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D86 WNU is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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