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D883 UMR

1986 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD883 UMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 97,953 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive on inner edge of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive on inner edge of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner edge floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not checked

sills corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,144 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,749 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,397 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,856 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear outer sill corroded

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,651 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear seat belts not checked

slight play in front strut tops

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,020 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats folded down

some corrosion to nearside rear outer sill panel

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 93,390 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,555 miles

boot struts defective

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

boot struts defective

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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D883 UMR is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 D883 UMR, 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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D883 UMR is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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