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E374 UGN

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 UGN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,491 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,249 miles

nearside sill corroded

unable to see rear metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2011 82,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside sill corroded

unable to see rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,009 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, but unable to check rears

surface corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,626 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,187 miles

offside front tyre worn

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,983 miles

rear exhaust corroded. †nearside rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion. †nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 70,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear exhaust corroded. †nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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E374 UGN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E374 UGN, 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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E374 UGN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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