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E579 DNR

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,675 mi
Last recorded100,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 DNR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,675 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 99,661 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise resecuring of spare wheel carrier.....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

o/s/r brake hose perishing.....

oil leaks ....

play in n/s steering track rod end , advise replacement soon....

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing...

slight noise from o/s/f wheel ...

wiper switch stork in,complete....

wipers smear....

Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,661 miles

advise resecuring of spare wheel carrier.....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

o/s/r brake hose perishing.....

oil leaks ....

play in n/s steering track rod end , advise replacement soon....

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing...

slight noise from o/s/f wheel ...

wiper switch stork in,complete....

wipers smear....

Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,055 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 913,520 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre flat

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 90,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 89,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 89,707 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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E579 DNR is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E579 DNR, 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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E579 DNR is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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