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E468 PVG

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 PVG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 54,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down at time of test

bumper supports corroded but secure

Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,612 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 45,974 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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E468 PVG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E468 PVG, 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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E468 PVG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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