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DU 2870

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU 2870
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 118,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 118,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 118,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 118,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,716 miles

Nearside Rear Flexi hose metal retaining clip missing

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Rear fog lamp switch warning light not operating at all times (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,527 miles

Front Both front brake discs very rusted

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Oil leak At engine ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 117,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight Joint seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Both front brake discs very rusted

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Oil leak At engine ()

Front Washer jets not hitting screen correctly

Rear Both rear brake discs very rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,940 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,940 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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DU 2870 is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU 2870, 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 DU 2870 registered?

DU 2870 is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is DU 2870 safe to buy?

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