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E102 CFG

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,597 mi
Last recorded258,597 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 CFG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 258,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 258,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 256,521 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 254,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 252,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 251,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 250,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 247,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 245,095 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 243,129 miles

boot floor rusty(not holed)

Fail 2 May 2017 243,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

boot floor rusty(not holed)

Pass 9 May 2016 239,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 236,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 232,082 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 232,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 229,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 229,709 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 226,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 226,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 226,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 222,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 217,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 214,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 208,885 miles

tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2006 196,226 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 May 2006 196,226 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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E102 CFG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E102 CFG, 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 E102 CFG registered?

E102 CFG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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