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E275 DGX

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,969 mi
Last recorded191,969 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 DGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 191,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 185,883 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 185,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 181,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 181,386 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 177,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 177,298 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 174,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 174,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 170,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 165,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 158,469 miles

ADVIISE clutch dragging

ADVISE both seat mechanisms worn & have slight play

ADVISE idle speed high

ADVISE nearside front front mirror slightly insecure

ADVISE nearside front seat part of frame mechanism broken

ADVISE wires insecure under vehicle

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough

Fail 7 Jun 2007 158,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

advise idle speed high

advise clutch draging

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise both front seat mechanisms worn + have slight play

advise n/s front mirror slightly insecure

advise n/s front seat part of frame mechanism broken

advise wires insecure under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,091 miles

advise damage to n/s front tyre side-wall

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2007 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise damage to n/s front tyre side-wall

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 152,037 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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E275 DGX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E275 DGX, 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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E275 DGX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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