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E294 PNY

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 PNY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 118,417 miles

1.Rear brake discs slightly rusty. 2.Car has been modifyed.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 110,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 109,103 miles

steering rack has tight spot

Fail 5 Jan 2009 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack has tight spot

Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 107,650 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pad wear light on

n/s/f anti roll bar boots split

Pass 18 May 2006 107,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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E294 PNY is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E294 PNY, 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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E294 PNY is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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