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D973 WUF

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 WUF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 94,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf driveshaft inner boot split

osf shock wet

play/knock in osf top strut mount

rear view mirrir unusable

brake pump belt cracking

front bumper damaged

front control arm bushes badly split and perished

front metal brake pipes corroding

fuel bleed pump chaffing on engine mount

horn noise poor

nsr flexi cracking

osf brake binding slightly

osf brake pads very low

osf door mirror housing damaged

slight play in o/s of steering rack

spare tyre has cords exposed

various engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,045 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

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

Coolant hose on top of engine is spliting. ( marked )

Nearside front brake disc is in poor condition.

Nearside rear brakehose is starting to crack.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal tread depth limits on outer edge.

Offside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Spare tyre sidewalls caracked / perished.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 85,037 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level is low.

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

Coolant hose on top of engine is spliting. ( marked )

Metal coolant pipe at offside end of engine bay is corroded and showing signs of leaking..

Nearside front brake disc is in poor condition.

Nearside rear brakehose is starting to crack.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal tread depth limits on outer edge.

Offside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Spare tyre sidewalls caracked / perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,286 miles

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Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres different sise

rear view mirror missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,186 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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D973 WUF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 D973 WUF, 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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D973 WUF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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