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E137 HCP

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,206 mi
Last recorded73,206 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 HCP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 73,139 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 68,698 miles

2x front coil spings corroded

2x front tyres cracking in tread

front num plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2012 68,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2x front coil spings corroded

2x front tyres cracking in tread

front num plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,706 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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E137 HCP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E137 HCP, 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 E137 HCP registered?

E137 HCP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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