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E292 ELW

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 ELW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 71,499 miles

Rear brake balance high (but within limits)

front brake discs corroding

front to (rear) brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake balance high (but within limits)

front brake discs corroding

front to (rear) brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

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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E292 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E292 ELW, 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 E292 ELW registered?

E292 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E292 ELW safe to buy?

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