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E48 KAV

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 KAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018
Pass 31 May 2017 236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no lights fitted ( DAY TIME USE ONLY)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 135,633 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 134,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior roll cage fitted

nearside and offside rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,918 miles

interior roll cage fitted

nearside and offside rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 24 Aug 2012 134,563 miles

Interior Rollcage fitted

Nearside and Offside rear seats and seat belts removed

Offside rear section of floor slightly corroded

Windscreen Top Tint applied

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

neardside and offside front brake flexible hoses securing device modified

Fail 10 Aug 2012 134,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Interior Rollcage fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear seats and seat belts removed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear section of floor slightly corroded

Windscreen Top Tint applied

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E48 KAV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E48 KAV, 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 E48 KAV registered?

E48 KAV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E48 KAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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