MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,346 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for E557 GLR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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