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D913 VJB

1986 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,444 mi
Last recorded145,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD913 VJB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 145,444 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs rusty

Slight rust to underside and exhaust

Fail 27 Jul 2011 145,444 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs rusty

Slight rust to underside and exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2008 144,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 144,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 144,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 144,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 143,613 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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D913 VJB is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D913 VJB, 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 D913 VJB registered?

D913 VJB is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 October 1986.

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