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D950 BPF

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,904 mi
Last recorded172,904 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD950 BPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 172,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 172,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 172,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Rear suspension no travel excessively stiff (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust blowing at joint on middle box

Front brake dragging at o/s

Front flexy brake hoses at o/s insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Water leak on radiator water pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 172,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 172,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 172,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear [above fuel tank] (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 172,513 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 172,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 169,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 169,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 169,136 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 169,136 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 168,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 168,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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D950 BPF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D950 BPF, 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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D950 BPF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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