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E142 TKL

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,349 mi
Last recorded161,349 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 TKL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 161,349 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 161,324 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2016 161,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 160,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 159,522 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 158,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 158,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 157,590 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 154,724 miles

both front brake dics corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 154,709 miles

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

both front brake dics corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 152,612 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 152,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 152,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 150,016 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 149,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 146,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 142,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 142,467 miles

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

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

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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E142 TKL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E142 TKL, 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 E142 TKL registered?

E142 TKL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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