CarVerify

Free Car Check

D916 PFC

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,927 mi
Last recorded220,927 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD916 PFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 220,927 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush starting to seperate

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

o/s/r tyre wearing low

odd size tyre fitted on front to rear axel

oil leak

throtle cable fouling leak off pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2009 220,746 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

n/s/f anti roll bar bush starting to seperate

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

o/s/r tyre wearing low

odd size tyre fitted on front to rear axel

oil leak

throtle cable fouling leak off pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2008 209,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

n/s/r brake hose starting to perrish

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to n/s/f seat runners

slight play to n/s/f tca bush

suspect fuel pipes leaking from fuel pump

Fail 7 Feb 2008 209,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

n/s/r brake hose starting to perrish

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

slight play to n/s/f seat runners

slight play to n/s/f tca bush

suspect fuel pipes leaking from fuel pump

Pass 5 Feb 2007 202,052 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 202,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chip to windscreen

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 196,022 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 196,022 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

chips to windscreen

engine and gearbox oil leak

front to rear brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s and o/s front floorpans starting to corrode

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D916 PFC is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D916 PFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D916 PFC?

You can check the full history of D916 PFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D916 PFC registered?

D916 PFC is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D916 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D916 PFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D916 PFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D916 PFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.