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E528 FNH

1987 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,720 mi
Last recorded199,720 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE528 FNH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 199,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 199,601 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 192,821 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 192,821 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 185,833 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 185,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E528 FNH is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E528 FNH, 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 E528 FNH registered?

E528 FNH is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E528 FNH safe to buy?

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