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E211 BWV

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 BWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear service brakes weak

rear underfloor shows weakness due to corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2014 162,632 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear service brake on n/s getting weak

rear underfloor shows weakness due to corrosion

slight roughness in steering lock to lock suspect suspension top mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2013 158,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel missing.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 158,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipe rubbing on anti roll bar

spare wheel missing.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 152,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 152,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear axle & rear brake back plates

Pass 26 Oct 2010 152,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 152,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all four road wheels corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 152,181 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

all four road wheels corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 151,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 150,224 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 148,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

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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E211 BWV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E211 BWV, 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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E211 BWV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E211 BWV safe to buy?

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