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E541 UUJ

1987 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE541 UUJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 161,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 161,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 158,122 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 158,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 154,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 150,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 147,151 miles

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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E541 UUJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E541 UUJ, 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 E541 UUJ registered?

E541 UUJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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