MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise raised suspension
temp repair to fuel tank
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
advise rust in rear floors
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Limited travel front suspension
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Coolent leak
Limited travel front suspension
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
all rear seats fully removed there is ONLY 1 passenger seat
rear suspension modified
vehicle modified as a trails car
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear suspension modified
vehicle modified as a trails car
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E492 HRV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 E492 HRV, 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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E492 HRV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 August 1987.
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