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E261 DTT

1987 Peugeot 205

Maroon Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE261 DTT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,733 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,309 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,247 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

imbalance on front brake application

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,241 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 41,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 41,487 miles

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

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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E261 DTT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E261 DTT, 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 E261 DTT registered?

E261 DTT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E261 DTT safe to buy?

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