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E433 UWL

1987 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,857 mi
Last recorded38,857 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 UWL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,857 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 11 Aug 2017 38,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,314 miles

exhaust box noisy

front to rear brake pipes rusting also rears

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 38,312 miles

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

exhaust box noisy

front to rear brake pipes rusting also rears

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops missing

brake pipes rusty

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,473 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear to filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops missing

brake pipes rusty

top front struts touching body work

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,759 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 367,566 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Aug 2013 35,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,375 miles

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

Rear number plate fading

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,975 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,975 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,811 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,618 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 25,614 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,157 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,136 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,433 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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E433 UWL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E433 UWL, 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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E433 UWL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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