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E441 ELW

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE441 ELW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

boot floor and surrounding areas corroded

hand brake cables perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

boot floor area corroded

handbrake cables perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,959 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front door outer handle sticks open sometimes

Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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E441 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E441 ELW, 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 E441 ELW registered?

E441 ELW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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