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E527 YBM

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 YBM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,785 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,752 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,337 miles

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear brake pipes corroding.

offside rear tyre perishing slightly.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear brake pipes corroding.

offside rear tyre perishing slightly.

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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E527 YBM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E527 YBM, 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 E527 YBM registered?

E527 YBM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E527 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E527 YBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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