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E492 HRV

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

293,840 mi
Last recorded293,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 HRV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 293,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 293,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 293,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 293,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 293,840 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 293,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 293,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 293,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 288,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 282,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 281,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 205,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 205,915 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 198,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 189,260 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 189,260 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 180,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 172,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 161,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,706 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 151,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 151,642 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 150,791 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 149,745 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 149,744 miles

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?

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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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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