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D959 BLM

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 BLM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 65,912 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,858 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 65,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,583 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 64,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2010 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 61,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 60,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,864 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 59,864 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,686 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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D959 BLM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D959 BLM, 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

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What year was D959 BLM registered?

D959 BLM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D959 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D959 BLM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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