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E271 TYD

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,290 mi
Last recorded53,290 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 TYD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,012 miles

engine oil leak

front flexi brake pipes perished

front number plate damaged

steering rack noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,423 miles

engine oil leak

front flexi brake pipes perished

front number plate broken

battery loose

offside rear foot brake reading low

small leak front exhaust box

steering rack noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,438 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,135 miles

both front track control arm bushes slightly worn

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front track control arm bushes slightly worn

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,606 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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E271 TYD is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E271 TYD, 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 E271 TYD registered?

E271 TYD is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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