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E326 EPH

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 EPH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2022 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 106,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears pipes slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Nearside Rear nearside rear service and parking brakes show lower efforts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside outer cv gaiter weeping grease from outer end

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/oil switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears pipes slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/oil switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

nearside rear service and parking brakes show lower efforts

offside outer cv gaiter weeping grease from outer end

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise offside and nearside rear brake pipes obscured by fuel tank. some corrosion visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive arround sump/oil switch area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

advise nearside rear service and parking brakes show lower efforts.

advise offside outer cv gaiter weeping grease from outer end.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.2.C.1c)

advise nearside rear brake and parking brake show lower efforts.

advise steering rack inner joints slight play.

Pass 15 May 2015 105,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 105,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 105,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 104,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 104,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 104,107 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Feb 2007 103,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,860 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E326 EPH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E326 EPH, 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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E326 EPH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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