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E253 ANM

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 ANM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 92,620 miles

Rear both rear bump stop rubbers perrished rubbers

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,688 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both sides rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,481 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,081 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,287 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,501 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,755 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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E253 ANM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E253 ANM, 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 E253 ANM registered?

E253 ANM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1987.

Is E253 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 ANM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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