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E126 SBU

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 SBU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 73,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,583 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,583 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 67,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 65,524 miles

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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E126 SBU is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E126 SBU, 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 E126 SBU registered?

E126 SBU is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E126 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E126 SBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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