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D121 VAM

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 VAM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 117,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 117,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 126,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 195,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 194,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 192,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 190,147 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 190,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 184,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 183,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D121 VAM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D121 VAM, 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 D121 VAM registered?

D121 VAM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D121 VAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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