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D881 EDF

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,213 mi
Last recorded184,213 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD881 EDF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 184,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 183,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 179,576 miles

Bolt missing from timing belt cover

Coolant pipe behind osf wheel arch heavily corroded

Exhaust gas leaking from manifold area

Gear oil leaks

NSF inner wheel arch corroded

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

Noise from nsf strut top mount on lock to lock test

Noise from osr wheel when rotated

OSF brake pipe corroded

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

Rear floor and boot floor corroded

Under floor front to rear brake and fuel lines corroded

Various engine oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 179,576 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bolt missing from timing belt cover

Coolant pipe behind osf wheel arch heavily corroded

Exhaust gas leaking from manifold area

Gear oil leaks

NSF inner wheel arch corroded

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

Noise from nsf strut top mount on lock to lock test

Noise from osr wheel when rotated

OSF brake pipe corroded

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

Rear floor and boot floor corroded

Under floor front to rear brake and fuel lines corroded

Various engine oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 174,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 17,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 173,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 169,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2010 169,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 165,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 165,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 164,211 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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D881 EDF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D881 EDF, 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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What year was D881 EDF registered?

D881 EDF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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