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E441 NLJ

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE441 NLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 98,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,765 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, in front of flange to centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on axle and wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, in front of flange to centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,079 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 97,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 96,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,674 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 96,567 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 96,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,421 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2007 96,390 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 May 2007 96,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 96,332 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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E441 NLJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

E441 NLJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is E441 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E441 NLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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