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E459 UKJ

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,058 mi
Last recorded175,058 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 UKJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 175,058 miles

Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 174,673 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 174,671 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 172,482 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)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 172,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 167,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 163,573 miles

front wiper blades are split

oil leaks from engine?

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s sills

steering feels slightly notchy

Fail 14 Mar 2013 163,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades are split

oil leaks from engine?

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s sills

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 24 Mar 2012 163,522 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Mar 2012 163,522 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers starting to split

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2011 159,009 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 159,009 miles

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 155,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 155,366 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 155,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 154,688 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 154,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E459 UKJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E459 UKJ, 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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E459 UKJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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