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E37 EFO

1987 Peugeot 205

Maroon Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,311 mi
Last recorded57,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 EFO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 57,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover is also chaffing the nearside front brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,984 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front headlamp has slight movement

offside front strut top upper prescribed area corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,802 miles

battery insecure but not likely to fall out

offside rear corner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s frountbrake bind

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,107 miles

front discs corroded

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,943 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,388 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear have surface rust. (marked yellow)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 42,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 42,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E37 EFO is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E37 EFO, 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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E37 EFO is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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