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D899 NEP

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 NEP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 80,299 miles

front wipers small and streaking

n/s/f tyre at legall limit

o/s/f inner cv boot split

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various grommits missing

very slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 13 May 2011 80,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers small and streaking

n/s/f tyre at legall limit

o/s/f inner cv boot split

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various grommits missing

very slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 May 2010 80,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 80,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

both inner rear wheel arches have corrosion outwith prescribed areas

nsf haedlamp lens slightly loose

osf inner driveshaft boot leaking

signs of rear wheels fouling arches but not fouling at time of test

transmission leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 88,881 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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D899 NEP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D899 NEP, 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 D899 NEP registered?

D899 NEP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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