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E500 SRH

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 SRH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 108,870 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,001 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 9 Sep 2008 107,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

advise water leak from bottom hose

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 106,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

advise off side rear outer brake disc rusty condition

Pass 29 Aug 2006 106,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 106,509 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise both rear brakes rusty condition

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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E500 SRH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E500 SRH, 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 E500 SRH registered?

E500 SRH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E500 SRH safe to buy?

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