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D104 YCW

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 YCW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,907 miles

Rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,068 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,294 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wheel noise when rotated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,762 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wheel noise when rotated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,764 miles

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Front dics getting corroded.

Rear boot floor getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Steering colum U-jay slightly tight.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 16 May 2008 69,679 miles

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Both rear shocker mounting bushes getting worn.

Brake fluid getting discoloured.

Front discs getting corroded.

Near side front and near side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Oil leak.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear section of exhaust blowing slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 62,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake pads low

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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D104 YCW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D104 YCW, 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 D104 YCW registered?

D104 YCW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D104 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D104 YCW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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