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E274 VHR

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 VHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 81,489 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2006 81,488 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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E274 VHR is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E274 VHR, 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 E274 VHR registered?

E274 VHR is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E274 VHR safe to buy?

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