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1996 Peugeot 205D
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Peugeot 205D is a well-maintained, non-sunroof model with a 1.8 diesel engine and 91,000 miles. Recent servicing and rust-free bodywork enhance its appeal, though the lack of service history and some paint fade on the roof are minor drawbacks.

Condition
7
The car is described as exceptionally straight and solid, with no welding and rust-free bodywork. Recent servicing includes new brakes, tyres, battery, and timing belt. The interior is clean and tidy. However, the paint on the roof has gone a bit flat in places, and there's no service history.
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Manual
Transmission:
VF320CA9225524450
Chassis No:
Odometer:
91,000 miles
N771WRM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Exceptionally straight and solid non-sunroof example that has never been welded; just serviced with new brakes, tyres, battery, timing belt etc; a nice little runabout as it is or would make a great donor shell for a 205 GTI project car “The definitive Eighties hatchback and the most perfect, practical design for a small car ever.
Diesels economical, GTi is huge fun, no rust traps, last well” – Honest John.
Launched in 1983, the Peugeot 205 was a brilliant rival to the Renault 5 and the Ford Fiesta with its ‘wheel at each corner’ design and flyweight 750kg kerb weight.
No wonder it won What Car’s ‘Car of the Year’ in 1983 and was declared ‘Car of the Decade’ by CAR Magazine in 1990.
While it was the sporting GTi versions that grabbed all the headlines, even the diesel versions won praise for their perky road manners and miserly fuel consumption.
First registered in January 1996, this 205D has the 59bhp 1.8 diesel engine mated to five-speed manual transmission which gav...
Points of note
£296
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,856
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,192
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
92,086 miles
Registration Date
1996-01-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 30 2025 with 92,086 miles
Passed
On May 28 2024 with 91,241 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2023 with 90,953 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2020 with 89,173 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2017 with 87,266 miles
Passed
On May 23 2016 with 79,284 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On May 27 2015 with 73,015 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Passed
On Jun 11 2014 with 70,823 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Passed
On May 14 2013 with 67,785 miles
Failed
On May 09 2013 with 67,785 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On May 18 2012 with 65,722 miles
Passed
On May 09 2011 with 63,126 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2010 with 59,544 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- engine oil level low
Failed
On Apr 07 2010 with 59,539 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed
On Apr 27 2009 with 55,640 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Apr 21 2008 with 55,618 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2007 with 52,688 miles
Failed
On Apr 23 2007 with 52,688 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Apr 19 2006 with 49,577 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Apr 19 2006 with 49,577 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

