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E279 WTA

1987 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,126 mi
Last recorded23,126 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 WTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 23,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 23,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 22,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2015 22,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 22,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2014 22,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 21,921 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

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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E279 WTA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E279 WTA, 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 E279 WTA registered?

E279 WTA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E279 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E279 WTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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