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E252 HFV

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 HFV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both n/s tyres cracking

both sills surface rust

creaking noise from front maybe anti roll bar links

o/s/f inner wing surface rust

rear panel in boot surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2007 107,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 107,113 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 103,387 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general surface corrosion on offside and nearside outersill and metal pipes

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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E252 HFV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E252 HFV, 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 E252 HFV registered?

E252 HFV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E252 HFV safe to buy?

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