MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
n-s-r indicator slightly dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
n-s-r indicator slightly dim
play in steering column
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
play in steering column
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre has been driven on flat or low on pressure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre has been driven on flat or low on pressure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Please note : seat belts are advised in that no British standard marks were found
Please note : smoke level considered above normal but just below failure criteria
Please note : under body is damaged and covered in paint making corrosion hard to identify
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Please note : under body is damaged and covered in paint making corrosion hard to identify
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E515 WJA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 E515 WJA, 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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E515 WJA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1987.
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