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E565 GVV

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,683 mi
Last recorded65,683 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 GVV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,683 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 65,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate poor condistion

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 57,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,774 miles

spare wheel punctured/ insecure

w/washer pump very noisy!

Fail 7 Sep 2009 55,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel punctured/ insecure

w/washer pump very noisy!

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 53,534 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 43,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E565 GVV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E565 GVV, 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 E565 GVV registered?

E565 GVV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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