MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E540 SOJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E540 SOJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E540 SOJ?
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What year was E540 SOJ registered?
E540 SOJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 October 1987.
Is E540 SOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E540 SOJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E540 SOJ have outstanding finance?
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