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E529 NMD

1987 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

511,128 mi
Last recorded511,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 NMD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 511,128 miles

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front wheel binding

Fail 12 Jul 2017 511,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front wheel binding

Pass 13 Jul 2016 511,282 miles

both outer sills corroded and heavily fillered

nearside front brake caliper damp

Pass 8 Jul 2015 541,270 miles

both rear outer sills corroded and fillered

nearside front brake caliper damp

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2014 581,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 581,342 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear outer sills heavily applied with filler

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pad worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 571,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 551,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 551,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,206 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 52,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 751,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 751,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 290,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 290,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 333,065 miles

n/s/f top gear mount u's

water hose rubbing on steering

Fail 15 Jul 2008 333,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f top gear mount u's

water hose rubbing on steering

Pass 6 Aug 2007 132,916 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 132,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both outer sills corroded at rear end

engine mounts weak/worn

slight play in steering rack - nearside inner joint

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,839 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E529 NMD is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E529 NMD, 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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E529 NMD is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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