MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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small rust hole rear of bonnet
Both front seat belts slow to return.
Both wiper blades in poor condition.
Coolant rad in poor condition.
Drivers seat in very poor condition.
N/s outer drive shaft boot perished and in poor condition.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/s/f and n/s/r welding repairs heavily undersealed.
O/s/f brake not fully releasing.
O/s/f metal coolant pipe severly corroded and leaking.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear subframe rear mounts in poor condition.
Severe oil leak, suspect engine.
Some corrosion in n/s and o/s inner sill/floor sections.
Some movement/wear n/s and o/s outer anti roll bar bushes.
Temp repair to n/s/r lamp unit.
N/s/r door handle stiff, some times stays in open position.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Both front seat belts slow to return.
Both wiper blades in poor condition.
Coolant rad in poor condition.
Drivers seat in very poor condition.
N/s outer drive shaft boot perished and in poor condition.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/s/f brake not fully releasing.
O/s/f metal coolant pipe severly corroded and leaking.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Severe oil leak, suspect engine.
Some corrosion in n/s and o/s inner sill/floor sections.
Some movement/wear n/s and o/s outer anti roll bar bushes.
Temp repair to n/s/r lamp unit.
small rust hole rear of bonnet
N/s/r door handle stiff, some times stays in open position.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Engine oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear wheel has slight play
Engine/gear box oil leak.
N/s outer "CV" boot in poor condition.
N/s track control arm bushes in poor condition.
N/s/r indicater lamp slightly damaged .
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate in poor condition .
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant radiator in poor condition.
N/s floor/sill some corrosoin.
N/s headlamp cracked, not affecting b eam.
N/s track conmtrol arm bushes in poor condition.
N/s/f brake calipre gaiter in poor condition.
N/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough and noisy.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/s track control arm bushes in poor condition.
O/s/f door corroded.
O/s/f track control arm inner bush contaminated with oil.
O/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough and noisy.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear number plate in poor condition.
severe engine oil leak.
some play/wear rear axle bushes/bearings.
Hand brake cables insecure.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Severe engine oil leak
track control arm bushes in poor condition.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
N/s/r shock absorber weeping.
O/s hand brake cable insecure.
Severe engine oil leak.
Track control arm bushes in poor condition.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E170 NFX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E170 NFX, 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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E170 NFX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1987.
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