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E451 ARA

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 ARA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2007 105,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise damage to rear bumper

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 102,829 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both number plates cracked

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Jun 2006 102,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both number plates cracked

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Jun 2005 93,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 93,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E451 ARA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E451 ARA, 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 E451 ARA registered?

E451 ARA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E451 ARA safe to buy?

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