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E417 EPH

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 EPH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 131,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 131,544 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2009 126,623 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Coil Spring Top Mounts Have Slight Corrosion.

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Coil Spring Top Mounts Have Slight Corrosion.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 124,718 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake master cylinder damp?possible spilage from toping up r.f.i

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight misting of fuel at pump

Fail 28 May 2008 124,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake master cylinder damp?possible spilage from toping up r.f.i

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight misting of fuel at pump

Pass 29 May 2007 123,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 123,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 123,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 123,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 122,986 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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E417 EPH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 E417 EPH, 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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E417 EPH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 October 1987.

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