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E356 WRO

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,773 mi
Last recorded66,773 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE356 WRO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,439 miles

Cracks in n/s rear tyre

Front brake discs corroded & glazed

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,196 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,440 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake discs are worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,136 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,663 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 59,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,980 miles

Oil leak

front no plate is cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,705 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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E356 WRO is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E356 WRO, 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 E356 WRO registered?

E356 WRO is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E356 WRO safe to buy?

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