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E557 GLR

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 GLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 117,346 miles

anti roll bar bushes in track control arms split just legal

battery insecure

both rear lihgt units damaged

clutch pedal very high

engine keeps revving on own

fuel filter rubbing on brake master cylinder

rear number plate faded just legal

rear tyres different profiles to front

steering joint dust cover split

wear in offside track control arm inner bush just legal

Fail 8 May 2006 117,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

anti roll bar bushes in track control arms split just leagl †wear off side track control arm inner bush just legal

battery insecure

both rear light units damaged

fuel filter rubbing on brake master cylinder

off side front brake disc inner face in poor condition †front pads low

rear number plate faded just legal

rear tyres different profiles to front †security of rear exhaust mounting near side

slight drag off side front brake †clutch pedal very high †engine keeps revving on own

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E557 GLR is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E557 GLR, 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 E557 GLR registered?

E557 GLR is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E557 GLR safe to buy?

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