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E487 MFX

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 MFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,228 miles

General corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,930 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,415 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 112,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,174 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 85,774 miles

o/s/r tyre low

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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E487 MFX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E487 MFX, 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 E487 MFX registered?

E487 MFX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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