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E473 GEO

1987 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,411 mi
Last recorded112,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 GEO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 112,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 112,411 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL CAP NO KEY

Pass 18 May 2006 108,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 108,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

BONNET RELEASE LEVER MISSING

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

COOLANT FAN NOT WORKING

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E473 GEO is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E473 GEO, 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 E473 GEO registered?

E473 GEO is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E473 GEO safe to buy?

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