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DKJ 177

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKJ 177
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 100,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,775 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel lines (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure hinge insicure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insicure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,990 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,165 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,536 miles

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

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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DKJ 177 is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 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 DKJ 177, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DKJ 177 is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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