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E296 HEF

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,182 mi
Last recorded133,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 HEF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 133,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 133,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 133,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010
Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 133,175 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 133,175 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2008 133,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 133,175 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2006 133,175 miles

Battery insecure

Not able to test fuel system properly because of shield covering tank

Offside rear indicator lens cracked but not showing a white light

Pass 7 Jun 2005 113,175 miles

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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E296 HEF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E296 HEF, 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 E296 HEF registered?

E296 HEF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E296 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E296 HEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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