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E394 MMP

1987 Peugeot 205

Maroon Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 MMP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 184,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 184,090 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 164,856 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 164,856 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2005 164,808 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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E394 MMP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E394 MMP, 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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E394 MMP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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