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E477 FNH

1987 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

147,305 mi
Last recorded147,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 FNH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 147,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 147,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 145,729 miles

Low effort (55kg) to nearside rear service brake

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear subframe rear bush in poor condition

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 145,728 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Low effort (55kg) to nearside rear service brake

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear subframe rear bush in poor condition

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 145,706 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear floor corroded.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Body filler applied to both rear quarter panels.

Body filler applied to nearside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area at door step.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust silencer louder than standard but not excessively so.

Nearside headlamp aim not tested.

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Nearside inner wing rusty.

Nearside wiper split.

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

Offside front to rear steel brake corroded.

Offside front wheelbearing noisy.

Poor effort (62kg) from nearside rear service brake.

Poor effort to offside and nearside parking brake.

Slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

Wipers barely clear screen.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 141,269 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 140,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,525 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 130,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front suspension low †steel wheel front alloy at rear †spot ligt glass broke front both

Pass 22 Apr 2006 130,401 miles

front suspension low †steel wheel front alloy at rear †spot ligt glass broke front both

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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E477 FNH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E477 FNH, 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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E477 FNH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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