MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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E178 PNG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E178 PNG, 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 E178 PNG registered?
E178 PNG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 October 1987.
Is E178 PNG safe to buy?
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