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E437 RNY

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,981 mi
Last recorded161,981 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 RNY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 161,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover crakled but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Brake hoses slightly cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 150,892 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 139,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 139,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 128,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 128,758 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 117,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 97,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 86,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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E437 RNY is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E437 RNY, 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 E437 RNY registered?

E437 RNY is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E437 RNY safe to buy?

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