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E390 ACT

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,661 mi
Last recorded165,661 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE390 ACT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 165,661 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer has satisfactory welding repair.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 162,007 miles

all tryes getting low depths

Pass 8 Apr 2010 159,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 154,913 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 150,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 150,773 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 146,221 miles

slight binding o/side front brake

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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E390 ACT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E390 ACT, 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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E390 ACT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E390 ACT safe to buy?

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