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D87 LDW

1986 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,766 mi
Last recorded44,766 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 LDW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

could not fully check due to guards

could not fully check due to underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,552 miles

Advise LSD fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,044 miles

LSD Fitted!

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 43,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,288 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,110 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 32,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to the exhaust

rear brake back plates corroded

spare tyre below 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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D87 LDW is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D87 LDW, 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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What year was D87 LDW registered?

D87 LDW is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 August 1986.

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