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D886 BHP

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD886 BHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 105,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,442 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 100,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,500 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,500 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 74,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,499 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,195 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

crack in offside of front screen not in swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,195 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

crack in offside of front screen not in swept area

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,678 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 55,678 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D886 BHP is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D886 BHP, 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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D886 BHP is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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