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E252 VTU

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,097 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear wheel catching on inner wheel arch

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,743 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 9,443 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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E252 VTU is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E252 VTU registered?

E252 VTU is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E252 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E252 VTU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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