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E571 ELP

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 ELP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 146,531 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 2 Mar 2010 146,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 135,876 miles

nearside front track control arm bush split

offside nearside rear tyres close to limit

play in offside rear trailing arm bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 135,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside front track control arm bush split

offside nearside rear tyres close to limit

play in offside rear trailing arm bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,568 miles

corrosion to all other metal brake pipes

near side front track control arm outer bush starting to split & worn

off side & near side front flexi brake hoses perished cracking

slight noise to off side front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 129,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to all other metal brake pipes

foot brake travel

lower effort to near side rear brake

near side front track control arm outer bush starting to split & worn

off side & near side front flexi brake hoses perished cracking

slight noise to off side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,102 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 121,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery not properly secured

front to rear brake pipe neartside corroded

minor exhaust blow from downpipe area

nearside track control arm bushes perished and split

offside front flexy hose perished

rear light lenses not 'E marked'.clear

spare wheel held up with rope

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,536 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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E571 ELP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E571 ELP, 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 E571 ELP registered?

E571 ELP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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