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E435 HNV

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE435 HNV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 114,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 113,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 113,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 110,435 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all discs have surface rust on them

Pass 12 Oct 2013 97,891 miles

both front metal brake pipes rusting

both outer sills rusting

drivers side centre brake pipe rusting

exhaust in genral rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 96,283 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,729 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 92,718 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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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E435 HNV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E435 HNV, 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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What year was E435 HNV registered?

E435 HNV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E435 HNV safe to buy?

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