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D988 XAN

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 XAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 100,848 miles

INTERIOR REMOVED AND ROLL CAGE FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. ONLY DRIVER'S SEAT PRESENT.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,934 miles

rear seat removed and roll cage fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,514 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 115,128 miles

fron t to rear metal brake pipe corroding/difficult to see where it goes over tank/advise replacement soon

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front metal brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

slight play in offside front roll bar link ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2006 115,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

fron t to rear metal brake pipe corroding/difficult to see where it goes over tank/advise replacement soon

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front metal brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

slight play in offside front roll bar link ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2006 115,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D988 XAN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D988 XAN, 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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What year was D988 XAN registered?

D988 XAN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D988 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D988 XAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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