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E226 CJH

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 CJH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 108,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 108,191 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel excessive pedal travel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel excessive pedal travel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,127 miles

brake pedal low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,758 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,006 miles

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

corrosion starting to both rear silles and arches,

Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

corrosion starting to both rear silles and arches,

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,319 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 100,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,780 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 99,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,988 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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E226 CJH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E226 CJH, 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 E226 CJH registered?

E226 CJH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E226 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 CJH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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