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E462 EWP

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,244 mi
Last recorded141,244 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 EWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 141,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 141,244 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 140,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 140,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 121,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 120,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 118,543 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

minor corrosion on offside outer sill

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inside surface

slight corrosion on offside inner wing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,531 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

passenger side rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2006 116,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

passenger side rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2005 112,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 112,600 miles

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

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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E462 EWP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E462 EWP, 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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E462 EWP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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