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E530 ROX

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 ROX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,295 miles

windscreen slightly deterioriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,255 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine smokes slightly

spots in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2009 55,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine smokes slightly

spots in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,909 miles

windscreen slightly deteriorated[spots]

Fail 13 Sep 2008 51,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen slightly deteriorated[spots]

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,793 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 33,202 miles

Monor oil leaks

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,202 miles

Monor oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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E530 ROX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E530 ROX, 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 E530 ROX registered?

E530 ROX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E530 ROX safe to buy?

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